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Poroshenko urged Italy to ratify the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU
06.05.2015 17:49 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of today, the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Italy Paolo Gentiloni, President Petro Poroshenko Press Office reports.
As to the report, Poroshenko admitted without the support of Italy, it is impossible to achieve the unity of the EU in its solidarity with Ukraine.
Reportedly, the parties have discussed the ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement by the EU countries and the implementation of this Agreement by Ukraine. The Ukrainian President has urged Italy to accelerate the ratification of the Agreement by the two houses of the Parliament.
It is to be admitted, 17 countries have already ratified this document. On May 7, the Senate of France will consider the ratification.
«Taking into account high level of our bilateral relations, we expect positive decision from the Italian Parliament,» Poroshenko said.
As to the report, the parties have also discussed bilateral cooperation. The Ukrainian President has informed on the progress of Ukraine on the track of reforms, particularly in privatization and struggle against corruption. He assured that privatization is fully transparent and open. Besides, Poroshenko has urged Italy to invest in the Ukrainian economy.
In his turn, Paolo Gentiloni has expressed support to Ukraine on the track of reforms and praised the achievements of Petro Poroshenko, inter alia, in the struggle against corruption. The Italian Foreign Minister has noted that Ukraine would first of all secure the interests of its citizens due to the reforms. The stronger Ukraine is, the less chances will be given to those trying to destabilize it, the Italian Foreign Minister admitted.
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