Shmyhal and Borrell discussed the European integration of Ukraine

“We appreciate the positive assessment of Ukraine’s progress in the European Commission’s report and the intention to open negotiations on clusters as soon as possible in 2025. European integration is an absolute priority for us, and I thanked Mr. Borrell for his personal leadership in this process,” Shmyhal noted.

The interlocutors also discussed further cooperation within the framework of the European Peace Fund and the Aid Fund for Ukraine.

“We are grateful for the transferred projectiles and expect to receive a total of 1 million ammunitions by the end of this year. We especially appreciate the security agreement concluded in June with the EU and look forward to its successful implementation,” Shmyhal emphasized.

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Shmyhal expressed his sincere gratitude to Josep Borrell for his personal efforts and constant support of Ukraine during the full-scale war with Russia.

As Ukrinform reported, on November 9, EU High Representative Josep Borrell arrived in the Ukrainian capital as part of his last official visit.