France to maintain support for Ukraine during G7 presidency - minister of state

France's Minister of State attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has said that France, during its presidency of the Group of Seven (G7), will keep attention to support for Ukraine.

He said this at a joint briefing with Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Regional Development, Construction, Housing and Utility Services Hennadiy Zubko, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

"France has been, is and will be together with Ukraine. This is also because from January 1 next year, it takes over the presidency of the G7 group. You are all aware of the contributions being made by this entity to support the reforms that are being conducted in Ukraine, ensure a better economic and political environment in Ukraine. France, at the head of this group, will focus on ensuring our joint progress," Lemoyne said.

He added that transport, infrastructure, energy, and new technologies remained priorities for cooperation between the two countries.

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