President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held negotiations with Prime
Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
"Ukraine is interested in the assistance of Israel in the
implementation of reforms in our country and enhancement of economic
cooperation between the two countries," the President said before the
beginning of the meeting.
According to the Head of State, the enhancement of economic cooperation
should facilitate the conclusion of the Agreement on Free Trade Area.
Ukraine is interested in the enhancement of cooperation in the high-tech
sphere.
Also, Petro Poroshenko noted the necessity of improving interpersonal
contacts and creation of comfortable conditions for the communication of
people. In this context, the Head of State also noted the necessity of
intensification of cooperation in the sphere of interstate air connection.
In his turn, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu noted close
relations between the two countries and contribution of hundred thousands of
Ukrainians to the development of Israel.
In the course of the meeting, the parties discussed the ways to
intensify bilateral trade and economic cooperation, particularly in
agricultural, transport, construction and investment spheres.
The parties expressed hope for the prompt signature of the Agreement on
Free Trade Area between Ukraine and Israel that will allow significant increase
of trade and economic interaction between the two countries.
Following the negotiations, a series of bilateral documents were signed,
particularly in scientific, technical, educational, cultural and infrastructural
spheres.
In addition, the parties agreed to hold the session of the
Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Israeli Commission on Economic Cooperation in the
first half of 2016.
In the course of the conversation, Petro Poroshenko invited Benjamin
Netanyahu to make a visit to Ukraine in 2016 and take part in the events
dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Babi Yar tragedy.
The Head of State thanked the Prime Minister of Israel for humanitarian
and medical assistance provided by Israel to Ukraine.
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