On August 27, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka was on a working visit to Budapest, Hungary.
During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister held several meetings, including with Hungarian Minister for European Union Affairs Janos Boka, State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar and Agriculture Minister Istvan Nagy.
The discussions focused on Ukraine’s progress in European integration and its readiness to open the first negotiation Clusters. Taras Kachka highlighted the importance of Ukraine and Moldova’s unified path towards EU membership.
Special attention was given to transformations aimed at meeting EU standards, particularly regarding the protection of national minority rights.
The talks also addressed the current security situation in Ukraine and efforts towards achieving a comprehensive and sustainable peace.
The parties explored prospects for enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and reconstruction. Taras Kachka expressed gratitude for Hungary’s humanitarian aid and support for temporarily displaced Ukrainians who had found refuge in Hungary. He also noted the significance of Hungary’s participation in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects.
Taras Kachka emphasised that direct dialogue and cooperation between Ukraine and Hungary was the best way to advance the shared interests of both societies, with Ukraine’s EU integration fostering stronger bilateral relations. The parties discussed further practical steps on all key issues. (Government portal)