Kuleba, Borrell discuss preparations for EU-Ukraine summit

28.09.2020 09:45

Ukrinform

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell discussed preparations for the 22nd EU-Ukraine summit to be held in Brussels on October 6.

As Ukrinform reports with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this was discussed during a telephone conversation between Kuleba and Borrell.

As Minister Kuleba stressed, Ukraine remains committed to the implementation of the Association Agreement and seeks further regulatory convergence and gradual economic integration into the EU internal market.

In turn, Borrell assured of a friendly personal attitude to Ukraine, expressed readiness to continue to maintain a dynamic political dialogue and strong partnerships to further deepen political association and economic integration between Ukraine and the EU.

In addition, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy expressed his condolences to the Minister, all relatives and friends of those killed in the tragic crash of the An-26 military aircraft in Kharkiv region.

As reported, the previous EU-Ukraine summit took place in July last year. As a result, agreements were signed on financial support for civil society, decentralization, anti-corruption measures and reforms.