Poroshenko: Merkel sees clear perspective mode without a visa for Ukraine
The head of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko after a meeting in Riga with German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the German Chancellor sees a clear perspective of the introduction of the EU visa regime for Ukraine in case of fulfillment of all conditions.
"Angela Merkel sees a clear perspective of establishing a visa-free regime for Ukraine in case of fulfillment of all conditions. To work!", - wrote the Ukrainian leader on his page on Twitter.
The program "Eastern partnership" includes political Association and economic integration of the EU with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. The last 3 countries last year signed the Association agreement with the EU partnership.
in Riga on may 21-22 passes the summit of " Eastern partnership ". On the sidelines of the summit Poroshenko on the last working day of the week met with the German Chancellor, the French President, the British Prime Minister, head of the European Parliament.
Ukraine expects from the summit of promotion in the issue of visa-free regime with the EU. First, however, the European Commission said that Ukraine visa-free regime in Riga will not be offered. On Thursday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel also said that the easing of the visa regime as long as it is impossible. Now Kiev nourishes the hope that the introduction of such a regime from 2016.