OREANDA-NEWS. President Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with Prime Minister of Moldova Chiril Gaburici. “We are very interested in developing contacts with Moldova,” the Head of State said at the meeting.

The President has noted the importance of strong and politically stable Moldova for Ukraine. Ukraine is interested in coordinating actions on the European integration and the exchange of experience on the introduction of the visa-free regime.

“June 27, 2014, when Ukraine Moldova and Georgia simultaneously signed the Association Agreement with the EU, is an important page of our history,” Petro Poroshenko said. According to the President, it is important to use benefits of the European integration at most and reduce risks. “Coordination of actions and efficient mutual support is an important factor,” the Head of State emphasized.

The President assures that Ukraine supports Moldova and highly appreciates common projects on economic development, financial stability and benefits of the European integration.

In his turn, Chiril Gaburici noted: “Given that the situation in the world is changing rapidly today, it is important to stick together and help one another”. According to him, there are a lot of economic issues in which the two countries can cooperate and achieve progress.

The Moldovan Prime Minister has expressed interest in Ukraine’s experience of reforms. “We are willing to implement reforms and fight corruption. You already have such an experience,” Chiril Gaburici said.

“Ukraine has always traditionally supported Moldova. Our doors and hearts are open to friendly Moldova,” the President noted.