19:10 26.06.2017

Ukrainian president discusses cooperation in renewable energy, Nord Stream 2 threats with French PM

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Ukrainian president discusses cooperation in renewable energy, Nord Stream 2 threats with French PM

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during his visit to France discussed development of trade and economic cooperation and projects in the renewable energy area with Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe.

The press service of the Ukrainian president reported on Monday that the parties arranged to intensify work of the Ukraine-France intergovernmental commission for economic issues.

"Petro Poroshenko and Edouard Philippe also discussed prospects of the involvement of the French companies in the Ukrainian market of the renewable energy. The head of state drew attention to the threats for the energy security in Europe posed by the Nord Stream 2 gas supply project," the press service said.

The parties discussed the developments in Donbas in the context of Russian aggression and the issue of compliance with the human rights in the occupied Crimea.

Philippe pointed out the profoundness of the Ukrainian reforms that facilitate the improvement of the investment climate.

Poroshenko congratulated Philippe on having been appointed Prime Minister and formation of the new government team. The Ukrainian president invited the prime minister of France to visit Ukraine at his convenience.

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