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European Parliament President Martin Schulz and President of the European Council Donald Tusk congratulated President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on the successful completion of the first phase of e-declaration of assets.

As reported on the official website of the Ukrainian president, in frames of intensive consultations on the ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Poroshenko held two telephone conversations – with Schulz and Tusk. The two sides have coordinated follow-up and agreed to continue active work to ensure the ratification of the Agreement.

The two sides also agreed to strengthen efforts for the provision of a visa-free regime for Ukrainians, the report says.

Poroshenko, in his turn, congratulated the EU with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada.