Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law on ratification of the agreement on cooperation between Ukraine and Eurojust (the European Organization for Justice Issues) adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on February 8, 2017, the presidential press service has said.

The agreement on cooperation between Ukraine and the European Organization for Justice was signed in Brussels on June 27, 2016.

The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and Eurojust in combating serious crimes, in particular organized crime and terrorism.

The document's entry into force will improve cooperation between Ukraine and Eurojust and will facilitate coordination of investigations conducted in the territory of Ukraine and EU member states.

The competent authority for the implementation of the provisions of this agreement in Ukraine is the Prosecutor General's Office.