Poroshenko hopes for positive decision on visa-free travel for Ukrainians on April 6 - meeting with EP president

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko during a meeting with President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani in the framework of his working visit to Malta discussed a number of issues on the Ukraine-EU agenda, and also discussed the situation in Donbas.

"The president expressed hope for a positive vote by the European Parliament on the decision to introduce a visa-free regime for Ukrainian citizens at the next plenary session on April 6, 2017," the press service of the Ukrainian president said.

Poroshenko expressed confidence in the continued support of the European Parliament under the presidency of Tajani of the further rapprochement of Ukraine with the European Union, the continuation of the course of reforms and restoration of territorial integrity in the context of the ongoing Russian aggression.

The Ukrainian president informed the president of the European Parliament about the development of the situation in Donbas, in particular about the provocative actions of Russia, which undermine the peace process and further implementation of the Minsk agreements.

"Poroshenko stressed the importance of preserving and strengthening the sanctions regime in relation to Russia until Ukraine regains its territorial integrity, including Crimea," a message says.

Besides, he invited Tajani to visit Ukraine.