On August 14, 2015 Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius in Odesa.

Pavlo Klimkin informed Lithuanian colleague about the situation in the East of Ukraine and practical efforts to implement the Minsk agreements. He also informed about the progress of reforms, namely with regard to the implementation of anti-corruption package, amendments to the Constitution and decentralization of power.

Linas Linkevičius reassured that Lithuania is a devoted ally of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lithuania will also continue providing expert assistance aimed at implementing comprehensive reforms in Ukraine.

The officials exchanged views concerning the prospects of cooperation of the countries in the framework of the implementation of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU and granting visa-free regime to Ukrainian citizens.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Linas Linkevičius confirmed Lithuania’s intention to assist Ukraine in implementing its European integration policy.