Referendum in the Netherlands not to impede association – Poroshenko

Referendum in the Netherlands not to impede association – Poroshenko

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The referendum on an Association Agreement between Ukraine and European Union, which is to take place in the Netherlands next year, doesn’t prevent association.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said at a joint press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

According to Poroshenko, the deep and comprehensive free trade area is an integral part of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, and it is advantageous for both Ukrainian and Dutch business.

“Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia are three countries which have signed the Association Agreement a year ago. This is the agreement on reforms, human rights, protection of democracy. And I have a question: who can be against democracy? Who can be against freedom? Who can be against reforms? Who can be against combating corruption and favorable investment climate?” the President stressed.

The association with the EU for Ukraine means breaking with the Soviet Union, "this is the Rubicon that we should cross,” Poroshenko said.

At the same time, the President assured that the Ukrainian government takes a lot of steps in order the EU can support Ukraine. That’s why, according to Poroshenko, this was a reason why he visited Rome several days ago, and why he will hold important meetings in Paris next week.

"To show that we are together, we are united and have the absolute support of the European Union", Poroshenko summarized.

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