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European integration is one of the most important means of cooperation between Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said.

"The issues related to European integration are the most important issues in our bilateral work," the head of state said during a meeting with Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti in Kyiv on Friday.

Yanukovych noted that during a tête-à-tête meeting with Timofti they had tackled many international problems.

"It’s very important that Ukraine and Moldova remain partners for ever and support each other in international organizations," Yanukovych stressed.

In turn, Timofti said that Ukraine and Moldova share the same position on the issue of European integration.