Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, during a conversation with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, stated that Ukraine is technically ready to open the first three negotiation clusters on its path toward European integration.
Svyrydenko announced this in a Telegram post, Ukrinform reports.
She also congratulated Michal on Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day, which is celebrated today.
“The key topic of our conversation was Ukraine’s European integration. We are technically ready to open the first three negotiation clusters and are counting on Estonia’s support to ensure that Ukraine and Moldova advance along this path together,” Svyrydenko said.
The two leaders also discussed defense cooperation.
“We are grateful for Estonia’s strategic decision to allocate 0.3% of its GDP to support Ukraine and for its readiness to work on joint projects. Timely delivery of EUR 100 million in assistance in the form of products from Estonian manufacturers is essential. We also have the potential for expanding joint procurement, including through the SAFE mechanism,” Svyrydenko said.
Both sides agreed to meet in person at the earliest opportunity.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Nordic-Baltic Eight for their unwavering support for Ukraine and shared the group’s joint address to the international community.
Source: Ukrainian, Estonian prime ministers discuss European integration, defense cooperation
