A trilateral meeting with the participation of the presidents of France and Ukraine, Francois Hollande and Petro Poroshenko and German Chancellor Angela Merkel began in the Ministry of the Chancellor, said Last news a source in the Ukrainian delegation.

"Yes, the meeting started," - said the head of the Department.

About the meeting of the leaders of the three countries was announced more than a week. As stated by the official representative of the German government Christiane Wirth at a press conference on 19 August, the majority of time will be devoted to the problems of the German-French cooperation, who will discuss the Merkel and Hollande.

at that time, Poroshenko met with President of Germany Joachim Gauck. Then the head of Ukraine joined the European leaders, the tripartite format of the talks will officially last about 45 minutes. Informal meeting between Merkel, Hollande and Poroshenko will then continue over dinner.

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