Ireland plans to open embassy in Ukraine

Ireland plans to open a diplomatic mission in Ukraine next year, the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.

According to the report, this issue was discussed at a meeting between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko and Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney.

"The Ukrainian minister welcomed the Irish side's intentions to open the Embassy of Ireland in Ukraine in 2020. The sides agreed that the launch of the Irish diplomatic mission will turn over a new leaf in bilateral relations and create additional opportunities for their progressive development in many areas," the report reads.

According to the press service, Prystaiko thanked Coveney for Dublin's consistent support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including by joining Ukraine's initiatives within international organizations.

The parties also agreed on steps to further expand trade and economic ties.

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