The European Union (EU) congratulated Ukraine on its Independence Day and acknowledged the remarkable progress Ukraine has made as a democratic and independent nation over the past 25 years, according to a statement by the spokesperson of the EU foreign diplomatic service."The EU continues to support the reform process that Ukraine has undertaken. Our cooperation based on shared values has led to an ever closer partnership within the framework of the Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, offering political partnership and new economic opportunities to both sides," the statement said.
UNIAN: EU congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day, acknowledges progress
A unit commander pays honor to a flag handed by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (L) during a military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2016 to celebratethe Independence Day, 25 years since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union.
