OREANDA-NEWS. On Thursday, 10 September, in the framework of the visit of the governmental delegation to Bratislava, Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk met with Slovak President Andrej Kiska.

The Slovak President has expressed his firm and steadfast support for the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. He has noted that Slovakia is a friend of Ukraine.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk has expressed appreciation for the solidarity with Ukraine, partnerships and especially - for a significant contribution of Slovakia to Ukraine’s energy security and energy independence.

The sides have exchanged views on the economic situation in Ukraine. The Slovak President has praised the results of reforms being implemented by the Government of Ukraine, noting that the last time the current Government has achieved much more than had been done for decades.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk has noted the Slovak experience and support of Slovak experts cooperating with the Government of our country.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and President of Slovakia have separately discussed energy cooperation, noting the need for common approaches that would guarantee the security of both countries, the unity of European policy in this area as well as efficiency.

The parties focused on the security situation and implementation of the Minsk agreements. Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Andrej Kiska discussed initiatives and measures to support a peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine and strengthening regional cooperation by partners of Ukraine within this context.