Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Romania discuss strengthening of bilateral relations

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of Romania Florin Cîțu discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations during a phone call on February 4.

Denys Shmyhal congratulated Florin Cîțu on his appointment as prime minister. He assured the interlocutor that the Government of Ukraine is ready for close cooperation with the Government of Romania in all areas of common interest, the Government portal reported.

Shmyhal also noted that the COVID-19 pandemic was a real challenge for the whole world. "I believe that despite the difficult situation against the background of the fight against the pandemic, we will continue to actively develop bilateral cooperation," he said.

The PM of Ukraine thanked Romania for its readiness to support Ukraine in joining the European Common Aviation Area.

For his part, Cîțu expressed support for Ukraine's European integration aspirations, as well as Romania's interest in developing infrastructure projects together with Ukraine.

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