Yermak, Stefanishyna meet with Italian foreign minister to discuss situation in Donbas

Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Luigi Di Maio in Rome on October 5.

"The interlocutors discussed the situation in Donbas and the resumption of a peace process," the press service of the President’s Office reported.

The Italian foreign minister noted support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He commended the overall observance of the ceasefire in Donbas and expressed hope for progress in negotiations on the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations between Ukraine and Italy, including economic and trade cooperation. The interlocutors touched upon the issue of preparation of a meeting of the Ukrainian-Italian Council for Economic, Industrial and Financial Cooperation.

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