KIEV, July 11 - Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroysman spoke of Kiev's desire to expand its cooperation with Canada in the field of security and defense.

"Delivery of assistance and the training of our Armed Forces in the defense sector is critical. Of course, we would like to expand our cooperation, both in the defense area and in the field of security, enhancing our interaction to the largest extent possible," Hroysman said at a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kiev on Monday.

Hroysman underlined that Ukraine is an exceptionally peaceful nation, adding that "the conflicts came to us from beyond".