Prime Minister held a meeting with the President of the Slovak Republic

During a meeting in Kyiv on May 31, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and the President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová discussed support for our country and European integration.

Denys Shmygal stressed that Slovakia has been one of the leaders in supporting Ukraine both in Europe and in the world since the first days of the russian invasion.

"We are grateful for Slovakia's much-needed military assistance and for its humanitarian assistance, which covers almost all areas," said the Prime Minister.

According to Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine hopes to become a full member of the European family. According to the PM, this is one of the strategic goals enshrined in the Constitution and supported by the vast majority of Ukrainian society.

"Slovakia is one of Ukraine's largest lawyers in the European Union. We appreciate the initiative to unite with our friends to promote Ukraine's EU candidate status. We are grateful for such support, "said the Head of the Ukrainian Government.

The Prime Minister stressed that Ukraine is well prepared to receive the status of a candidate for the European Union. According to him, more than 70% of the Association Agreement with the EU has been implemented, the Common Aviation Area Agreement has been concluded, and the Ukrainian power system has been connected to the European ENTSO-E grid.

"We have an ambitious goal to join the NCTS - the Common Customs Area - within a month. We are ready for all challenges and ready to implement reforms on our European integration path, "Denys Shmyhal stressed.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine also thanked Slovakia for its support of the 6th package of European Union sanctions against russia.

"I am convinced it will help us win this war. russia’s  budget is a budget for terrorism and crimes against humanity. It must not be allowed to be filled with funds from European businesses and taxpayers. It is important to weaken the terrorist budget so that the war is over as soon as possible, "said the Prime Minister.

Zuzana Čaputová, for her part, noted that Slovakia has a recent experience of EU integration and will support Ukraine on this path.