BERLIN, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday that Germany is actively working to provide the Ukrainian army with long-range weapon systems.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Berlin, Merz said Germany and Ukraine are currently advancing projects related to "long-range fire."

"We are doing everything we can to equip the Ukrainian army with weapon systems that have the necessary range," he said, declining to offer further details for tactical reasons.

The announcement came as Merz and Kristersson reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on security and defense. Enditem