Earlier, the media reported that Denmark and the Netherlands were opposed to giving Ukraine the status of an EU candidate.
Denmark supports Ukraine’s European integration, the Office of the President reported on Wednesday, June 15, following the visit to Copenhagen by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Igor Zhovkva.
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He held several meetings, specifically with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
The main attention was paid to the importance of Denmark’s support for granting Ukraine the status of a candidate country during the upcoming meeting of the European Council.
“We hope that next week, during the European Council meeting in Brussels, the Kingdom of Denmark will support giving our state the desired status of a candidate for EU membership. This is a decision that deserves citizens of Ukraine, who are now paying the highest price by protecting European values, ”he stressed. Zhovkva.
The deputy head of the Presidential Office expressed the hope that after the positive conclusion of the European Commission in June, the corresponding decision on granting Ukraine the status of a country – a candidate for EU membership will be taken by the leaders of the members state.
“Giving Ukraine the status of an accession candidate is only the first step towards full membership in the EU. Accordingly, we hope that the leaders of the EU countries will make an important political decision that will allow us to organize the strategic movement of our state to the European Union, “he said.
In a meeting with Danish Defense Minister Morten Bedskov, cooperation with the military-technical industry was discussed.
During the meeting with the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen, discussed issues of practical implementation of Ukraine’s European integration strategy and the possibility of using consultative, advisory and other practical assistance of Denmark.
Zhovkva and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also exchanged views on the prospects for deepening Ukraine’s integration into the European Union’s internal market, which will gradually restore the domestic economy.
During the meeting with the Minister of Industry, Business and Finance of the Kingdom of Denmark Simon Kollerup, the main attention was paid to the prospects for Denmark’s involvement in the post-war restoration of damaged facilities in our regions. country.
Issues of financial, humanitarian, expert and other practical assistance for the needs of Ukraine were discussed in detail in meetings of Igor Zhovkva with the Secretary of State for Development Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Lotte Mechon, as well as Deputy Director of the Confederation of Danish Industry Thomas Boostrup.
Earlier, the media reported that two EU countries were opposed to granting member status to Ukraine’s candidate – the Netherlands and Denmark.
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Source: korrespondent
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