Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva met with Chair of the European Parliament Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, Member of the European Parliament Andrius Kubilius.
The main topic of the meeting was the further development of the Eastern Partnership, in particular in the context of the Summit of this initiative scheduled for December. The interlocutors agreed that the launch of the "Associated Trio" of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia should provide an additional impetus to the development of a strategic vision for the future of the Eastern Partnership.
"Ukraine insists on the approval of the ambitious declaration of the Eastern Partnership Summit and is already proposing its ideas for its project, as was done during the preparations for the recent Ukraine-EU Summit. We strive for the recognition of the European perspective of the Associated Trio and are working to deepen meaningful cooperation with the European Union in priority areas," said Ihor Zhovkva.
Andrius Kubilius noted the significant progress of our country in implementing systemic reforms, which is an important prerequisite for Ukraine's further integration into the European Union.
Ihor Zhovkva thanked Andrius Kubilius for many years of practical support for Ukraine's European aspirations. The interlocutors coordinated further steps to promote the interests of the Associated Trio in relations with the European Union.
The parties paid special attention to energy security issues. Ihor Zhovkva informed Andrius Kubilius about the recent initiatives of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the continuous supply of gas to European countries in the winter.