Ukraine's foreign minister says a new chapter is opening in relations with Hungary, citing mutual respect and a shared European future.
Key facts
- •Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced a new chapter in Ukraine-Hungary relations.
- •The new chapter is built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared European future.
- •The Cypriot presidency is leading the advancement of Ukraine's EU accession process.
- •The first EU accession negotiating cluster for Ukraine is set to open on 15 June.
- •Ukraine and Hungary have reached agreements on ethnic minority issues.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that a new chapter is opening in relations with Hungary, built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared European future. Sybiha expressed gratitude to the Cypriot presidency for advancing Ukraine's EU accession process. He also thanked all EU member states, the European Commission, and EU institutions for their support.
EU Accession Process
The Cypriot presidency of the Council of the European Union has announced the start of the formal process for opening the first EU accession negotiating cluster for Ukraine. The opening of this first negotiating cluster, known as Fundamentals, for Ukraine and Moldova is planned for 15 June.
Ukraine-Hungary Relations
Sybiha's comments came amid reports that Ukraine and Hungary had reached agreements on ethnic minority issues. He appreciated Hungary's constructive engagement, which has led to the opening of a new chapter in Ukraine-Hungary relations.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
