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Poroshenko, Schulz took part in VR plenary session
03.07.2015 18:10 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of today, the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz visited Verkhovna Rada, where Martin Schulz delivered a speech to the people’s deputies, President Petro Poroshenko Press Office reports.
«For us, Europeans, peace and unity on our continent are the ideals we cherish. Our common values - democracy, rule of law, human rights and dignity - advance our European project,» Martin Schulz noted.
As to the report, Schulz called the European choice of the Ukrainian nation a «brave choice». «I am indignant with all those sufferings the Ukrainian nation faced in the last 1.5 years. The things that happened in Ukraine make all Europeans concerned, not only Ukrainians,» Schulz said.
Reportedly, Schulz noted that since the beginning of the conflict and illegal annexation of Crimea, the EU has been working to achieve peaceful resolution. He emphasized that there is no alternative to political settlement of the situation with full respect for the Ukrainian territorial integrity and sovereignty.
As to the report, the President of the European Parliament also emphasized that sanctions against Russia will remain in force until complete fulfillment of the Minsk agreements. «We will prolong sanctions until complete compliance with the letter and spirit of the Minsk agreements,» he said.
Also, Schulz stressed that all Europeans support Ukraine in this difficult period.
As to the report, in the presence of the President of Ukraine, Chairman of Verkhovna Rada Volodymyr Groysman and President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz signed the MoU between Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament.
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