After the opening of the first negotiation cluster within the framework of the process of accession to the European Union, Ukraine expects further progress in the negotiations. This was stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the start of the European Council meeting, reports UNN.
The head of state called the opening of the first cluster an important stage on the path to European integration and thanked the EU member states for their support.
"For us, this is truly a big moment. The first cluster has been opened. I thank all the leaders for their unanimity. Unanimity is a great thing," Zelenskyy noted.
The President emphasized that in the near future, the parties will discuss the opening of the next chapters of the negotiation process.
"The first cluster is already open. Today, we will certainly talk about five more very important, historic steps for Ukraine – the opening of the next five clusters," the head of state stressed.
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As reported by the President of the European Council António Costa, the start of negotiations on the first cluster for Ukraine's accession to the European Union is an important stage on the path to full membership.