The President of the European Parliament emphasized that the signing of the updated memorandum strengthens parliamentary relations and pointed to the need for additional assistance to Ukraine.
Today, November 28, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Mezola and the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Verkhovna Rada and the European Parliament. This was reported by Interfax-Ukraine.
“We have signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding on supporting parliamentary democracy between our two parliaments. This is an important and symbolic step in further strengthening our long-standing relationship. It is also a practical way if where we, the European Parliament, can help Ukraine is preparing for accession to the EU. This is a partnership that will be further strengthened by our decision to establish a permanent presence of the European Parliament in Kiev, “said Mezola in a joint press conference with Stefanchuk in Brussels.
The President of the European Parliament emphasized that the signing of the updated memorandum strengthens parliamentary relations and pointed to the need for additional assistance to Ukraine.
“We must agree as soon as possible on a new $50 billion fund for Ukraine,” he added.
Metsola also mentioned Ukraine’s “tremendous efforts” to resolve all tasks of opening EU accession negotiations.
“As a parliament, we hope for a positive decision by the European Council in December this year. The European Parliament will continue to support Ukraine as long as necessary,” he assured.
Earlier it was reported that the representatives of Ukraine and Moldova were offered to be “observers” in the EP.
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