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| Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (Image: Wikipedia, Michał Józefaciuk) |
Ukrainian newly elected President Petro Poroshenko has stated recently
that Ukraine is actually ready to sign the second, economical part of an
Association Agreement with EU about creation of the free trade zone. Ukraine is
waiting for a reply of EU officials.
Petro Poroshenko declared about readiness of Ukraine to sign this
Agreement on 7 May, during his official meeting with the EU representatives,
politicians and diplomats. In addition to that, Mr. Poroshenko stated that this
document should be signed as soon as possible and mentioned the date of 27 June
2014. Ukrainian side is expecting currently a decision of Brussels, reports
press-service of Petro Poroshenko.
At the same day Ukrainian new President assured President of Lithuania
Dalia Grybauskaite during his meeting with her that he is ready to sign this
historical document since the first hours of his presidency. He also admitted
that Ukraine needs to implement several important reforms and measures
necessary for its further development in the frameworks of the terms of an
Association Agreement.
Mr. Poroshenko also expressed his hope that Ukraine will
have a chance to become a full-fledged member of EU in the future in case it’s economical,
social and democratic reforms will be successful. He added that a huge support of Poland,
Baltic and Scandinavian countries will help Ukraine to develop its economic and
political system on its path to the EU membership.
The first part of an Association Agreement between Ukraine and EU (its
political part) was signed by Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk in
Brussels on 21 March 2014.
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