Poroshenko, Sefcovic agree to finalize memorandum on partnership in energy sector soon

09:09, 03.09.2016 1 min read

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and European Commission Vice President for the Energy Union Maros Sefcovic at a meeting in Kyiv have agreed in the near future to finalize the memorandum on strategic partnership in the energy sector between Ukraine and the European Union.

"The parties have agreed in the near future to finalize the memorandum on strategic partnership in the energy sector between Ukraine and the European Union, which would open opportunities to involve Ukraine in participation in the EU's Energy Union," the presidential press service said.

Poroshenko thanked the EU and Sefcovic personally for support for Ukraine, noting the importance of energy independence from Russia.

The president stressed Ukraine is committed to a further implementation of reforms in the energy sector in accordance with its obligations under the Energy Community Treaty and the Association Agreement with the EU.