EU opens negotiations on Ukraine's accession: prime minister declares readiness to work ahead
Kyiv • UNN
The European Union has opened negotiations on Ukraine's accession, and although we still have a lot of work to do on the way to joining, the Ukrainian side is ready for it, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
The European Union has opened negotiations on Ukraine's accession, and although we still have a lot of work to do on the way to joining, the Ukrainian side is ready for it, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday, UNN writes.
A historic moment. The European Union has opened negotiations on Ukraine's accession
He recalled that 2 years, 3 months and 29 days ago, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an application for Ukraine's membership in the European Union. 2 years and 3 days ago, the European Council granted Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership. "For Ukraine, the European Union means much more than physical space. These are values. This is hope. It's a symbol. Thousands of the best sons and daughters of Ukraine gave their lives for an independent European Ukraine," the head of government said.
A new stage in relations between Ukraine and the European Union begins today. There is still a lot of work to be done on the way to admission. We are ready for it
He thanked " everyone who made efforts, who defended, who did everything to make the dream a reality." "Together we will cope with all the challenges. Together we will win, rebuild Ukraine and make Europe stronger and more united - from Lisbon to Luhansk," he said.