UK, Ukraine sign partnership agreement

08.10.2020 17:07

Ukrinform

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have signed the Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement in London, according to the official Twitter account of the UK prime minister.

"We're strengthening the UK-Ukraine relationship and formalising the UK's commitment to uphold Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the tweet reads.

The UK is Ukraine’s most fervent supporter.

Whether it’s our defence support, stabilisation efforts, humanitarian assistance or close cooperation on political issues, our message is clear – we are utterly committed to upholding Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. https://t.co/dkwoCY7QK2
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 8, 2020

Johnson stressed that the UK is Ukraine's most fervent supporter.

"Whether it's our defence support, stabilisation efforts, humanitarian assistance or close cooperation on political issues, our message is clear – we are utterly committed to upholding Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," Johnson wrote on Twitter.

Earlier reports said that the United Kingdom would provide 5 million pounds sterling in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska are on an official visit to the United Kingdom on October 7-8.