Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, during which they discussed the situation in Donbas.
“The parties expressed concern over the increased number of provocations carried out by militants. They called for the strict observance of the Minsk agreements,” reads a statement posted on the Ukrainian president’s website.
The Ukrainian president emphasized the importance of preserving solidarity and unity of the EU in the issue of sanctions against Russia until the restoration of territorial integrity of Ukraine, including Crimea.
“The president of the European Commission praised the adoption of a series of anti-corruption and anti-discrimination laws. He is hopeful for the positive assessment of Ukraine’s progress on the path to the visa-free regime with the EU,” the statement reads.
The interlocutors discussed the enhancement of economic integration between Ukraine and the EU, particularly in the context of the establishment of the FTA on Jan. 1, 2016.
According to Juncker, the Ukrainian issue remains one of the highest priorities for the EU.
The parties agreed to meet on Nov. 30 at the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris.
