The territorial integrity of Ukraine And its prosperity is an important policy objective in Germany, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who on the first day of the weekend has arrived on an official visit to Ukraine.

" My visit means that the Federal government And a private person I wish to demonstrate that the Territorial integrity of Ukraine And its prosperity is an important goal of our policy, " Merkel said during a mutual press conference with the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko.

She recalled the 75th anniversary of the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact.

" My presence here shows what has changed, And that the two countries have the opportunity to change the political relations, And Germany does not want to create any new political troubles, It is very well learned his story, " added the Chancellor.

Merkel also said that Germany supports the plan of the Ukrainian President on decentralization in Ukraine.

" What we meant by federalization, Ukraine is called decentralization. And This is what wants head. This is an important step for the Russian-speaking population felt more belonging to Ukraine, so it was left with Ukraine. And I think this process should continue, " She added.

Merkel stressed that Germany Together with the Ukrainian authorities will do everything they can to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the East. In her vision, This solution must cater for all stakeholders, And will be the basis for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

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