The EU gave Ukraine 30 million euros “for reforms”. Klimkin said “thank you”
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe decided to approve the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine for 2018-2021, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
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The press service of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the Council of Europe reported this on its Facebook page.
According to the message, the Plan is a strategic document of cooperation between Ukraine and the Council of Europe for 4 years. The key partners on the Ukrainian side are central and local government bodies and non-governmental organizations.
The estimated budget of the Action Plan is 29,5 million euros, which is already financed by Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Hungary, Liechtenstein and the European Union.
As noted, activities within the framework of the Action Plan are aimed at supporting specific reforms that should bring Ukrainian legislation, institutions and practices into line with European standards in the field of human rights, the rule of law and democracy.
It is emphasized that, at the initiative of Ukraine, the Action Plan for the first time clearly states that it should contribute to achieving the goals of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
“In accordance with the Action Plan, the Council of Europe will continue to provide assistance to Ukraine in reforming the judicial system, law enforcement agencies, the execution of court decisions, as well as in the field of decentralization and the fight against corruption. Particular attention will be paid to protecting the rights of internally displaced persons and the safety of journalists,” the message adds.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pavel Klimkin, said that the document is “real synergy in European integration.”
“Thank you to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe for adopting the action plan for Ukraine for 2018-2021. Focus: human rights, rule of law, democracy. This is an important tool to support reforms and implementation of the Association Agreement with the EU,” he added.
The EU gave Ukraine 30 million euros "for reforms." Klimkin said "thank you."