Poroshenko invites Netanyahu to visit Ukraine

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, the Ukrainian president’s press service reported on Tuesday. 

“The Head of State congratulated the interlocutor on the 69th anniversary of the Independence Day of Israel… Petro Poroshenko invited Benjamin Netanyahu to make a visit to Ukraine at his convenience,” reads the report.

Also, the parties confirmed mutual willingness to intensify bilateral cooperation in various spheres.

“The two leaders discussed topical issues of interaction within international organizations. The President informed the interlocutor about the signing of the law on ratification of the Ukraine-Israel Agreement on joint production of movies and cooperation in the sphere of cinematography,” reads the report.

The parties expressed hope that the visit of Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman to Israel in May will be successful.