Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Gideon Saar has said he had a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha during which they discussed the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine.

"I spoke with the Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha on the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Ukraine. We discussed the ongoing developments in the Middle East and Ukraine. Iran poses a threat towards both countries," Saar said on the X social network Thursday.

He also emphasized the importance of designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in the Ukrainian parliament.

"I reiterated Israel's support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity and my concern regarding recent attacks on Ukrainian cities," the minister said.

He also described the military and diplomatic steps Israel is taking against the Houthis' aggression.

"We agreed to meet soon and to work to strengthen the relations between our nations," Saad said.

On November 8, 2024, Gideon Saar was appointed as Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs.