23 Aug 2016 22:08

France remains committed to supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity - Hollande

KYIV. Aug 23 (Interfax) - French President Francois Hollande has sent a greeting message to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, the Ukrainian presidential press service reported on Tuesday.

"Everybody is aware of France's commitment, as well as the European Union's commitment, to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders and the observance of international obligations," Hollande said.

Paris welcomes structural reforms that have been started in Ukraine and the Ukrainian leadership's determination to continue and efficiently implement them, he said.