Turkey supports Ukraine’s efforts to implement reforms - Cavusoglu

“With effective reforms, it will be much easier for Ukraine to overcome the consequences of the crisis around Donbas and Crimea. Ukraine has experienced great difficulties in security and economic issues. Despite these challenges, the Ukrainian government has launched an ambitious program of reforms. These are steps that contribute to Ukraine's efforts to integrate into the Euro-Atlantic family," Cavusoglu said at the International Ukraine Reform Conference in Vilnius on July 6-7, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

According to him, reforms should not be complicated, should apply to all levels, and require constant efforts, so sustainability is an important element of their successful implementation.

"Supporting investors' rights through a strong judiciary is extremely important for attracting foreign direct investment to the country, and the fight against corruption is a very important element. The oligarchy continues to be an obstacle for our friend Ukraine," Cavusoglu said.

According to him, continued cooperation between Ukraine and NATO is very important for a strong and independent Ukraine, as well as the support of the European Council and the European Union for the continuation of the reform.

In addition, Cavusoglu welcomed the decision of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to recognize the status of the Crimean Tatar people as indigenous people.

Ukraine Reform Conference was launched in 2017 in London as a format for uniting partners and friends of Ukraine. The forum participants discuss the situation in the country and assess the democratic transformations and reforms that have been taking place since 2014.

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