KYIV, Sept 16 – The delegations of Ukraine and Slovakia during the talks, chaired by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Caputova, have discussed improving the business climate, increasing investment, combating smuggling, and further reforms, the Office of the Ukrainian President has reported.

"Particular attention during a meeting in Kyiv was paid to fight against smuggling. The heads of state noted that Ukraine and Slovakia have five border checkpoints where control is required. The interlocutors emphasized that it is necessary to fight smuggling at the legislative level. The Slovak president confirmed that it's in the interests of both countries," the report said.