Dzheppar, EU representative discuss Ukraine-EU summit and situation in Crimea

“The EU representative has been informed in detail about the security policy and humanitarian situation in the Russian-occupied Crimea. Emine Dzheppar thanked the EU for its clear position regarding non-recognition of the illegal holding of a referendum on amendments to the Russian Constitution in Crimea and called for the imposition of sanctions against its organizers," the Foreign Ministry’s press service reported.

During the conversation, the interlocutors discussed preparations for the Ukraine-EU summit, which is scheduled for October 2020 in Brussels.

"Dzheppar noted the commitment of the Ukrainian side to achieving visible results of the summit, which should confirm the high dynamics of relations between Ukraine and the EU. First of all, the importance of the early signing of the Common Aviation Area (CAA) between Ukraine and the EU was emphasized. This will be a significant step in sectoral integration and will improve people-to-people contacts," the report says.

Also, the first deputy minister expressed hope for the resumption of trips of Ukrainian citizens to the EU.

Among other priorities, Dzheppar noted the updating of parameters of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) in order to ensure that they meet current trade needs, the beginning of negotiations on "industrial visa-free regime", and the deepening of sectoral integration, in particular in the digital sector and within the framework of the "green" agenda.

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