25 June 2008, 17:35
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Press Secretary of the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Information for mass media
25 June 2008
Arseniy Yatseniuk, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met Valdis Zatlers, President of the Republic of Latvia.
At the beginning of the meeting, Arseniy Yatseniuk, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, briefly commented on the state of bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Latvia. He appreciated considerable development of the bilateral relations. Arseniy Yatseniuk is convinced that the documents signed by the Presidents of both States will become a positive stage in the further development of bilateral relations.
Valdis Zatlers, President of the Republic of Latvia, regards Ukraine as the strategic partner of high priority. He also highly appreciates the bilateral relations.
Arseniy Yatseniuk, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, expressed his opinion concerning further development of relations between Ukraine and the European Union.
"In the relations with the European Union, Ukraine should aim at the economic cooperation and political integration. We rely on your understanding of our pursuits", - stated Arseniy Yatseniuk.