KYIV. Nov 9 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko have discussed stepping up trade, economic and investment cooperation, participation in the privatization process and resumption of air travel during an official visit of Poroshenko to Ljubljana.
“The Ukrainian president noted the interest of Ukraine in enhancing trade-economic and investment cooperation with Slovenia. The parties noted that the DCFTA between Ukraine and the EU opened new opportunities for that,” the press service of the head of state reported.
Poroshenko invited Slovenian companies to join privatization in Ukraine.
The parties agreed to promptly complete procedures necessary for the restoration of direct air connection between the countries.
Poroshenko expressed gratitude to the Slovenian government for the provision of TV and radio broadcasting equipment and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine due to the aggression of Russia in Donbas.
“The parties agreed to implement projects on demining and protection of civilians in Donbas within the International Trust Fund to enhance human security. For this end, the intergovernmental agreement in the sphere of mine action will be concluded,” the press service said.
The prime minister of Slovenia expressed full support for the provision of the visa-free regime for Ukrainians by the EU. He praised the progress of Ukraine in the implementation of reforms in the economy.
