On the occasion of the talks between the EU troika and the Ukraine Minister for Foreign Affairs Ursula Plassnik today met her counterpart Boris Tarasjuk and the Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in Kiev.
"The EU is a friend, partner and close neighbour of the Ukraine and will remain so. The Ukraine can rely upon our support in its efforts to establish an open, democratic and prosperous society. The European Neighbourhood Policy gives us the necessary tools to make our partnership tangible and fill it with life. We want a stable, self-confident and successful Ukraine”, declared Plassnik after the talks.
“Since the 'Orange Revolution', the Ukraine has made remarkable progress. This can be seen not least in the recognition of market economy status, in the elaboration of a national anti-corruption plan and, more generally, in the stable development of the economy that is attracting more and more foreign investment”, said the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
On prospects for EU-Ukraine relations, Plassnik said: “the European Union is committed to supporting the Ukraine in its further reforms and is prepared to deepen and develop cooperation. We want to make full use of the dynamism and the potential. The European Union is prepared to start negotiations on an agreement for enhanced cooperation that would replace the current partnership and cooperation agreement. Initial consultations on this topic are intended to begin soon”. The Minister for Foreign Affairs also welcomed the suggestion of her Ukrainian colleagues to intensify dialogue on energy questions.
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