OREANDA-NEWS. In the framework of the expanded EPP Summit in Malta, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with Prime Minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy.

The parties noted the importance of maintaining regular contacts at the highest level, inter alia, through the exchange of visits.

Marian Rajoy confirmed that Spain will always facilitate Ukraine in the implementation of its European integration aspirations, particularly in the context of completing the ratification of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement and liberalization of the visa regime for Ukrainians.

The Ukrainian President is confident that a positive decision will be elaborated shortly regarding the Agreement on Common Aviation Area between Ukraine and EU resulting into its signature.

Petro Poroshenko expressed gratitude to Spain for an immutable support of Ukraine in countering the Russian aggression. The parties emphasized the necessity of preserving the EU sanctions against Russia until full implementation of the Minsk agreements and restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Prime Minister of Spain expressed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and confirmed that its inviolability is out of discussion.