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Ukraine and NATO will discuss the possibilities of stepping up the reform of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the press service of Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has reported after a meeting of Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman and NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller (performs duties of Secretary General when Jens Stoltenberg is sick).

“The reinforcement of the institutional ability of the State Emergency Service and its technical equipment are important for us. Improvement of technical abilities is additional contribution into safety and health of Ukrainian citizens who are under the pressure of Russian aggression,” the press service said, referring to Groysman as saying.

It was arranged at the meeting that Ukraine and NATO will study the possibility of stepping up the State Emergency Service reform to provide for effective internal security in the country, taking into account Russian aggression.

The Ukrainian prime minister proposed to consider the expansion of the reform support.

“The acting NATO Secretary General welcomed the idea. She said that Ukraine and NATO cooperate in rescue efforts. She said that this cooperation could be expanded,” the press service said.