(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The United States and Ukraine stressed the importance of continued coordination to stopthe construction of Russian pipelines, in particular, Nord Stream 2 and the second line of Turkish Stream.
This is stated in a joint statement of the Ukraine-USA Strategic Partnership Commission, published on the website of the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA.
"Both sides stressed the need for continued gas transit through Ukraine, and emphasized their opposition to energy projects that threaten European energy diversity and security. In particular, the United States and Ukraine stressed the importance of continued coordination to stop proposed Russian pipelines that would hurt Ukraine's economic and strategic stability, such as Nord Stream 2 and the second line of TurkStream," the statement reads.
In addition, the parties intend to continue work together aimed at developing and reforming Ukraine's energy sector to enhance Ukraine's economy and security. Ukraine underscored its intention to expand domestic oil and gas production and unbundle the gas transit system, and welcomed the involvement of U.S. companies in these efforts, as well as in programs aimed at increasing energy efficiency.
"The United States reaffirmed its commitment to partner with Ukraine to develop a free and prosperous economy. The United States expressed support for the many economic reforms Ukraine has undertaken, and encouraged further reform and cooperation with the IMF and other partners to achieve strong, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth," the statement notes.
The United States and Ukraine underlined the importance of the work of the U.S.-Ukraine Trade and Investment Council to increase bilateral trade and investments by eliminating existing trade barriers and improving the regulatory environment and business climate
As reported, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin met November 16, 2018, in Washington, D.C., to hold a plenary session of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission.
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