Ukrainian Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara has briefed President of Austria Heinz Fischer about the priorities of Ukraine's chairmanship of the OSCE.

Fischer and Kozhara met on Wednesday during the latter's visit to Austria, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service reported.

The Austrian president stressed his country's support of Ukraine's policy of rapprochement with the EU, including the signing and ratification of the Association Agreement.

In addition, he said Kyiv's chairmanship of the OSCE will help find answers to the challenges and strengthen Ukraine's authority in the international arena. "Austria fully supports the priorities of Ukraine's chairmanship of the OSCE, and is ready to contribute to their successful implementation," Fischer said.