Ukraine will seek duty-free trade with the European Union, including its embedding in the Association Agreement with the EU, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at a joint briefing with EU High Representative Josep Borrell, according to Yevropeyska Pravda.
"We certainly welcome the European Commission's decision to extend the complete cancellation of duties on Ukrainian products until June 2025. Together with the Association Agreement, this decision will provide Ukraine with the so-called 'economic visa-free regime'," the prime minister said in a statement.
Shmyhal also added that Kyiv not only expects this initiative to be approved by all EU institutions as soon as possible, but also considers it important to include complete free trade in the Association Agreement itself.
He noted that too sudden changes in trade flows can cause misunderstandings.
"Therefore, our common task is to ensure open and barrier-free trade that will meet the interests of both Ukrainian and EU producers," Shmyhal said.