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EUROPEAN INTEGRATION
JOINT STATEMENT
1. The leaders of the European Union and Ukraine have met in Kyiv today, at the
annual EU-Ukraine Summit. The Summit was hosted by Mr Viktor Yushchenko,
President of Ukraine, accompanied by Mr Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Ukraine. The EU was represented by Mr José Socrates, Prime Minister of
Portugal, in his capacity as the President of the European Council, assisted by
Secretary-General/High Representative Javier Solana, and by President of the
European Commission Jose Manuel Durão Barroso. The President of the European
Council was accompanied by Foreign Minister Luis Amado. The President of the
Commission was accompanied by Commissioner for External Relations and
European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner.
2. The leaders of the EU and Ukraine reaffirmed strong and sustained ties between
the Parties. Further movement of Ukraine towards consolidation of democracy,
strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights will reinforce these ties
and will contribute to a new, advanced level of relations with the EU, based upon
principles of close and privileged political links, and deeper economic integration.
The EU leaders emphasised that the holding of free and fair early parliamentary
elections in Ukraine in September and the formation of an effective and stable
Government would be the best evidence of the country's ability to accomplish this
goal. The Ukrainian side reaffirmed its resolve to ensure the democratic character of
the election process and abide by its results.
3. The Parties welcomed the important progress achieved in the implementation of
the EU-Ukraine Action Plan. They noted the launch of negotiations on a new
enhanced agreement, the finalisation and signature of agreements on visa
facilitation and readmission and positive co-operation with the EU Border Assistance
Mission at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border (EUBAM). The EU leaders emphasised
that Ukraine's success in stabilising her political system would be a major factor
determining her capacity to move forward with political and economic reforms.
4. The leaders welcomed the progress report on the negotiations on the new
enhanced agreement. They reiterated their vision of the agreement as an
innovative and ambitious document which goes beyond the established framework
of co-operation and opens a new stage in EU-Ukraine relations. They reaffirmed
their intention to launch negotiations on a deep and comprehensive Free Trade
Area as a core element of the agreement following finalisation of Ukraine's
accession to the WTO. In this context, the EU leaders confirmed their full support for
Ukraine's progress towards WTO membership and underlined the importance of
solving outstanding issues as a matter of priority.
5. The Summit welcomed continued close co-operation in the area of foreign and
security policy, in particular on regional stability and crisis management. It noted the
increasing convergence of the Parties' positions on regional and international
issues through mechanisms of regular policy consultations, alignment of Ukraine
with EU foreign policy positions and participation of Ukraine in EU crisis management
efforts. EU leaders expressed their high appreciation of Ukraine's role in EU-led
crisis management operations.
6. The leaders of the EU and Ukraine confirmed their intentions for further
development of co-operation on the settlement of regional conflicts,
non-proliferation of WMD, namely in the framework of the G8 Initiative on Global
Partnership against proliferation of materials and weapons of mass destruction, fight
against terrorism, prevention of emergency situations, and destruction of outdated
and excessive SALW and ammunition.
7. The leaders of Ukraine and the EU reaffirmed their commitment to constructive
co-operation to achieve a sustainable, comprehensive and just settlement to the
Transnistrian conflict. Both sides emphasised the importance of the existing customs
regime at the Transnistrian segment of the Ukrainian-Moldovan state border
according to the Joint Statement of 30 December 2005. The Parties noted the
effective work of the EUBAM as an example of mutually beneficial and successful
EU-Ukraine co-operation and welcomed its prolongation for another two year period.
The EU leaders encouraged Ukraine to ensure proper implementation of the
Protocols of 21 November 2006 on exchange of customs and border information
between Ukraine and Moldova.
8. The leaders also discussed the situation in Belarus and relations with Russia.
9. The Parties expressed satisfaction with the deepening of co-operation in the
trade and economic sphere. This includes the conclusion of agreements on trade in
steel products and textiles, enhanced co-operation regarding trade defence
instruments and a new regular dialogue in the area of agriculture and rural
development. They referred to the need for further improving the business and
investment climate in Ukraine, specifically through progress on the rule of law, the
reform of the judiciary and the fight against corruption. The Parties welcomed the
substantial increase of trade between the EU and Ukraine in 2006. At the same time,
they agreed that trade trends which include a growing trade deficit on the Ukrainian
side would be subject to further discussions at expert level. They confirmed the
intention to continue working closely together on the resolution of outstanding
bilateral issues.
10. The leaders of Ukraine and the EU reaffirmed their joint strategic interest in
energy co-operation. They welcomed the significant progress achieved in
implementing the priorities of the EU-Ukraine Memorandum of Understanding on
co-operation in the field of energy of 1 December 2005, as reflected in the progress
report presented to the Summit. They agreed to continue co-operation with the aim
of advancing Ukrainian energy sector reform and of ensuring safe, reliable and
transparent energy transit through Ukraine. The EU leaders commended Ukraine on
obtaining observer status in the Treaty on the Energy Community and pledged EU
support for her efforts to acquire membership. The Parties noted the good progress
in bilateral co-operation on climate change and stressed the need to launch
negotiations on a global and comprehensive post-2012 agreement at the United
Nations climate change conference in December this year and to complete them by
2009.
11. The leaders welcomed the concrete steps taken to improve nuclear safety in
Ukraine, such as the successful completion of the stabilisation measures of the
existing Chernobyl shelter, and the agreement reached by Ukraine, the European
Commission and the IAEA on the Terms of Reference for the joint evaluation of
safety of the Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
12. The Parties stressed the importance of the implementation of the revised Action
Plan on Justice, Freedom and Security, endorsed by the EU-Ukraine Co-operation
Council on 18 June 2007, and the accompanying Scoreboard. The Parties looked
forward to the swift finalisation of negotiations on the Ukraine-Europol Strategic
Agreement. The Parties welcomed the signing of the Working Arrangements on the
establishment of operational co-operation between the Ukrainian Border Guard
Service and FRONTEX and the contacts initiated between relevant Ukrainian
authorities and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.
13. The Summit welcomed the signature of the agreements on visa facilitation and
readmission and agreed to take all necessary measures for their quick ratification
and full implementation. Pending this, Ukraine requested EU Member States to
further improve the processing of visa applications of Ukrainian citizens. The Parties
recalled the joint declaration on technical and financial assistance in the framework
of the readmission agreement. The Parties pledged to further develop their
co-operation on JFS issues in the context of the future new enhanced agreement.
14. EU leaders welcomed Ukraine's European choice and emphasised that further
internal reforms and introduction of European standards would bring Ukraine closer
to the EU.
1. The leaders of the European Union and Ukraine have met in Kyiv today, at the
annual EU-Ukraine Summit. The Summit was hosted by Mr Viktor Yushchenko,
President of Ukraine, accompanied by Mr Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of Ukraine. The EU was represented by Mr José Socrates, Prime Minister of
Portugal, in his capacity as the President of the European Council, assisted by
Secretary-General/High Representative Javier Solana, and by President of the
European Commission Jose Manuel Durão Barroso. The President of the European
Council was accompanied by Foreign Minister Luis Amado. The President of the
Commission was accompanied by Commissioner for External Relations and
European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner.
2. The leaders of the EU and Ukraine reaffirmed strong and sustained ties between
the Parties. Further movement of Ukraine towards consolidation of democracy,
strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights will reinforce these ties
and will contribute to a new, advanced level of relations with the EU, based upon
principles of close and privileged political links, and deeper economic integration.
The EU leaders emphasised that the holding of free and fair early parliamentary
elections in Ukraine in September and the formation of an effective and stable
Government would be the best evidence of the country's ability to accomplish this
goal. The Ukrainian side reaffirmed its resolve to ensure the democratic character of
the election process and abide by its results.
3. The Parties welcomed the important progress achieved in the implementation of
the EU-Ukraine Action Plan. They noted the launch of negotiations on a new
enhanced agreement, the finalisation and signature of agreements on visa
facilitation and readmission and positive co-operation with the EU Border Assistance
Mission at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border (EUBAM). The EU leaders emphasised
that Ukraine's success in stabilising her political system would be a major factor
determining her capacity to move forward with political and economic reforms.
4. The leaders welcomed the progress report on the negotiations on the new
enhanced agreement. They reiterated their vision of the agreement as an
innovative and ambitious document which goes beyond the established framework
of co-operation and opens a new stage in EU-Ukraine relations. They reaffirmed
their intention to launch negotiations on a deep and comprehensive Free Trade
Area as a core element of the agreement following finalisation of Ukraine's
accession to the WTO. In this context, the EU leaders confirmed their full support for
Ukraine's progress towards WTO membership and underlined the importance of
solving outstanding issues as a matter of priority.
5. The Summit welcomed continued close co-operation in the area of foreign and
security policy, in particular on regional stability and crisis management. It noted the
increasing convergence of the Parties' positions on regional and international
issues through mechanisms of regular policy consultations, alignment of Ukraine
with EU foreign policy positions and participation of Ukraine in EU crisis management
efforts. EU leaders expressed their high appreciation of Ukraine's role in EU-led
crisis management operations.
6. The leaders of the EU and Ukraine confirmed their intentions for further
development of co-operation on the settlement of regional conflicts,
non-proliferation of WMD, namely in the framework of the G8 Initiative on Global
Partnership against proliferation of materials and weapons of mass destruction, fight
against terrorism, prevention of emergency situations, and destruction of outdated
and excessive SALW and ammunition.
7. The leaders of Ukraine and the EU reaffirmed their commitment to constructive
co-operation to achieve a sustainable, comprehensive and just settlement to the
Transnistrian conflict. Both sides emphasised the importance of the existing customs
regime at the Transnistrian segment of the Ukrainian-Moldovan state border
according to the Joint Statement of 30 December 2005. The Parties noted the
effective work of the EUBAM as an example of mutually beneficial and successful
EU-Ukraine co-operation and welcomed its prolongation for another two year period.
The EU leaders encouraged Ukraine to ensure proper implementation of the
Protocols of 21 November 2006 on exchange of customs and border information
between Ukraine and Moldova.
8. The leaders also discussed the situation in Belarus and relations with Russia.
9. The Parties expressed satisfaction with the deepening of co-operation in the
trade and economic sphere. This includes the conclusion of agreements on trade in
steel products and textiles, enhanced co-operation regarding trade defence
instruments and a new regular dialogue in the area of agriculture and rural
development. They referred to the need for further improving the business and
investment climate in Ukraine, specifically through progress on the rule of law, the
reform of the judiciary and the fight against corruption. The Parties welcomed the
substantial increase of trade between the EU and Ukraine in 2006. At the same time,
they agreed that trade trends which include a growing trade deficit on the Ukrainian
side would be subject to further discussions at expert level. They confirmed the
intention to continue working closely together on the resolution of outstanding
bilateral issues.
10. The leaders of Ukraine and the EU reaffirmed their joint strategic interest in
energy co-operation. They welcomed the significant progress achieved in
implementing the priorities of the EU-Ukraine Memorandum of Understanding on
co-operation in the field of energy of 1 December 2005, as reflected in the progress
report presented to the Summit. They agreed to continue co-operation with the aim
of advancing Ukrainian energy sector reform and of ensuring safe, reliable and
transparent energy transit through Ukraine. The EU leaders commended Ukraine on
obtaining observer status in the Treaty on the Energy Community and pledged EU
support for her efforts to acquire membership. The Parties noted the good progress
in bilateral co-operation on climate change and stressed the need to launch
negotiations on a global and comprehensive post-2012 agreement at the United
Nations climate change conference in December this year and to complete them by
2009.
11. The leaders welcomed the concrete steps taken to improve nuclear safety in
Ukraine, such as the successful completion of the stabilisation measures of the
existing Chernobyl shelter, and the agreement reached by Ukraine, the European
Commission and the IAEA on the Terms of Reference for the joint evaluation of
safety of the Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
12. The Parties stressed the importance of the implementation of the revised Action
Plan on Justice, Freedom and Security, endorsed by the EU-Ukraine Co-operation
Council on 18 June 2007, and the accompanying Scoreboard. The Parties looked
forward to the swift finalisation of negotiations on the Ukraine-Europol Strategic
Agreement. The Parties welcomed the signing of the Working Arrangements on the
establishment of operational co-operation between the Ukrainian Border Guard
Service and FRONTEX and the contacts initiated between relevant Ukrainian
authorities and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.
13. The Summit welcomed the signature of the agreements on visa facilitation and
readmission and agreed to take all necessary measures for their quick ratification
and full implementation. Pending this, Ukraine requested EU Member States to
further improve the processing of visa applications of Ukrainian citizens. The Parties
recalled the joint declaration on technical and financial assistance in the framework
of the readmission agreement. The Parties pledged to further develop their
co-operation on JFS issues in the context of the future new enhanced agreement.
14. EU leaders welcomed Ukraine's European choice and emphasised that further
internal reforms and introduction of European standards would bring Ukraine closer
to the EU.
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