Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mr. Andrii Olefirov received copies of the Credentials of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Ukraine Mr. Andreas von Beckerath.
The issues of bilateral political agenda, exchange of the visits, deepening trade and economic relations as well as cooperation between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Sweden in the framework of the Swedish technical assistance were discussed during the meeting.
Special attention was paid to relations between Ukraine and the EU in the view of the Vilnius Eastern Partnership Summit to be held on 28-29 November 2013. Ambassador A. von Beckerath confirmed readiness of Sweden to take efforts aimed at signing the Ukraine - EU Association Agreement during the Summit.
Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. A.Olefirov offered Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Mr. A. von Beckerath best wishes for the success of his mission.