18:52 29.03.2016

U.S. happy to cooperate with Ukraine in defense sector – Pyatt

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U.S. happy to cooperate with Ukraine in defense sector – Pyatt

The U.S. is satisfied with the progress of reforms in the Ukrainian defense sector and its cooperation with Kyiv in this area, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt has said.

Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on Tuesday, the diplomat said that he is proud of what they have achieved as Ukraine's partner in the defense sector.

The ambassador also spoke about the Ukrainian military drills which involve foreign trainers.

The reforms in the military sector are being implemented in Ukraine and Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak is successfully doing his part, Pyatt said.

The ambassador also stressed the importance of the cooperation between Ukraine and NATO, recalling that the summit of the Alliance will be held in July.

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