President Poroshenko set to visit Turkey in March

He made a statement at the award ceremony of Ukraine's National Prize named after Taras Shevchenko, Ukrinform reports.

"The schedule of international events was made in such a way that it is namely on commemorating Shevchenko days I am leaving on my official visit to Turkey. You are quite politically savvy and realize what an extremely important visit it is. The talks with Recep Erdogan, strengthening our defense capabilities and forging a strong political and economic union," Poroshenko said.