EU Enlargement Commissioner Kos arrives in Ukraine
The European Commission's press service said this in a press release, Ukrinform reports.
"From today until Wednesday, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is in Ukraine to reaffirm the EU's steadfast commitment to the country's European future and to mark the conclusion of the EU accession screening process, underscoring Ukraine's progress toward EU membership," the statement said.
According to the program, on September 29, Commissioner Kos will visit schools for students from the Hungarian and Slovak minorities in Zakarpattia and meet with representatives of the Council of National Minorities of Ukraine to discuss the latest steps taken by national authorities to strengthen minority rights in Ukraine, including the Action Plan on National Minorities adopted last May.
She will also visit the newly inaugurated railway built using Europe's track width standard, which enhances cross-border connectivity, trade and investments, paving the way for Ukraine's further integration into the EU transport network.
On Tuesday, September 30, Kos will engage with regional representatives to discuss decentralization reforms.
"She will then participate in the Ukrainian Resilience Week and visit the 'Unbroken' rehabilitation center and EU-funded housing project for internally displaced people and war veterans. The Commissioner will also hold meetings with civil society, women leaders, and veteran business leaders to discuss Ukraine's reform progress and economic prospects," the press service said.
On Wednesday, October 1, Kos will hold meetings with authorities and representatives of the Ukrainian government and the parliament to discuss the EU accession reform agenda.
In addition, Commissioner Kos will meet with the representatives Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions to emphasize the importance of rule of law and anti-corruption reforms on Ukraine's path to EU accession.
