Switzerland continues support Ukraine's territorial integrity - Speaker Parubiy

Switzerland will continue to support the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andriy Parubiy said at a joint briefing with President of the National Council of Switzerland Christa Markwalder in Kyiv.

"It is very important for Ukraine that Switzerland, in spite of the neutral status, holds consistent position to uphold the principles of Ukraine's territorial integrity. It did not take Russia's position regarding the occupation of Crimea," he said, Interfax reported.

Parubiy is convinced Switzerland will continue being Ukraine's ally.

The speaker said during the meeting the parties discussed the stages of cooperation between Ukraine and Switzerland and reforms in Ukraine.

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