President Poroshenko thanks the UK for supporting Ukraine's sovereignty

This is reported by the press service of the Head of State.

“I think that firm position of Great Britain, as signatory country to the Budapest Memorandum, provides guarantees of our sovereignty and territorial integrity, demonstrates extremely reliable position as regards our strategic partnership,” Petro Poroshenko said at the meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May.

The parties discussed the situation in Donbas. Theresa May also noted the importance of continuing the policy of sanctions against Russia as one of the efficient mechanisms for encouraging the aggressor to fulfill its international obligations. The President thanked for an effective cooperation with British instructors who trained Ukrainian military, as well as for an exchange of positive and efficient experience.

Particular attention was paid to the economic cooperation and the launch of a dialogue regarding simplifying the visa regime for Ukrainian citizens.

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