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During his visit to Brussels Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko invited President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker to pay a visit to Ukraine, said the press office of the Ukrainian head of state.

“Juncker replied that Ukraine will be his first visit outside the European Union,” the press office said.

The Ukrainian president also expressed hope for further constructive cooperation with the newly elected European Commission, the statement said.