Ministers from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland met with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba.

The ministers visited the trade port of Odesa, one of the largest export hubs in Ukraine, and attended a reconstruction forum. 

"Russia's aggression, which has hindered grain and food exports from Ukraine, has considerably affected food security, and is increasing global hunger and suffering. This is why it is crucial to help facilitate grain and food exports from Ukraine, including through Ukrainian ports," Tsahkna said.

The Estonian foreign minister presented Estonia's proposal for hosting the 2025 Ukraine reconstruction forum in Tallinn as a way of highlighting the importance of international cooperation in Ukraine's reconstruction.

They also visited the central square in the historic center of Odesa, which was added to UNESCO's list of intangible heritage early this year.

The NB8 ministers visited Ukraine to show support for the country on its path to NATO and the European Union and highlight the importance of providing continued military and humanitarian aid.

"Every minute, Ukrainians are shedding blood for the freedom of us all, and we must offer Ukraine every assistance," Tsahkna said.

Every minute, Ukrainians are shedding blood for the #freedom of us all, & we must offer #Ukraine every assistance possible.

I reaffirmed to my colleague FM @DmytroKuleba that #Estonia's position is clear - Ukraine's @NATO & EU membership is essential for European security. pic.twitter.com/L6Fd1F8bGn

— Margus Tsahkna (@Tsahkna) April 28, 2023

Yesterday, the ministers visited Moldova and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) traveled to Ukraine earlier this week.  

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