President of Ukraine

Ihor Zhovkva and Elmar Brok discussed prospects of Ukraine in relations with the EU

12 November 2019 - 18:39

Ihor Zhovkva and Elmar Brok discussed prospects of Ukraine in relations with the EU

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with Special Advisor to the President of the European Commission on Ukraine Elmar Brok.

Ihor Zhovkva informed of the priorities of Ukraine in relations with the European Union, outlined progress in the implementation of reforms, in particular in the context of the Association Agreement, and thanked Elmar Brok for his continued political support for Ukraine on the path of European integration.

Elmar Brok assured that supporting reforms in Ukraine, as well as the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity would remain a priority for the leadership of the European institutions.

He stressed that the European Union would maintain sanctions until the full implementation of the Minsk agreements.

The interlocutors paid special attention to the topic of energy security in Europe. Ihor Zhovkva stressed that Ukraine remained a reliable partner in energy transit. He called on all EU member states to preserve unity in the issue of compliance with EU energy legislation.