OREANDA-NEWS. June 01, 2011. Greece will in every possible way support Ukraine on a direction of euro integration. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Dmitris Drutsas said this during the meeting with the Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov.

"You can count in every possible way on Greece in a question of euro integration of Ukraine", - the Minister declared.

According to him, Greece wishes to see Ukraine a member of the European Union. Thus Dmitris Drutsas expressed belief, that this aspiration will be assisted with reforms which the Government is caring out in Ukraine: "We see with pleasure, that in Ukraine reforms are carried out, and they already yield positive results".

On his opinion, signing with the EU of the Agreement on association will be the important step on a way of euro integration: "You can count completely on all-round support of Greece on a way of Ukraine to EU. On behalf of Greece you can always see the friend", - the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece once again emphasized.

In turn the Prime Minister of Ukraine thanked the interlocutor for support.

Besides it Mykola Azarov said that Ukraine was very appreciates the financial help of Greece for completion of object "Shelter" on the Chernobyl atomic power station. "We know that to you now it is not simple. By virtue of it we express profound gratitude to your Government for the decision to allocate 100 thousand euro for completion of the Chernobyl project.

It's quite touching testimony Greece solidarity with us. Many thanks from our Government", - was declared by the Prime minister of Ukraine.