EU Commissioner: Ukrainian Interior Ministry fulfils all requirements for visa-free regime

EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos has confirmed that the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has fulfilled all the requirements to Ukraine to have the visa-free regime.

"We are not far from the day when Ukrainians will be able to travel freely throughout Europe," the Commissioner said during his meeting with Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, the Ministry’s press office reports.

He also said that Ukraine "is not just another country aspiring to Europe, but also a guarantor of stability in the region."

The EU commissioner highlighted that it was also important to unite efforts of the law-enforcement bodies of the EU and Ukraine to achieve common results.

"I will ask the Interpol director to visit Ukraine so that we can unite efforts," Avramopoulos said.

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