Elections must be in line with the European political culture and bring us closer to the EU - President on the importance of an honest electoral process
11.02.2019 10:12 | Press office of President
During the speech at the “Open Dialogue” Forum, President Petro Poroshenko emphasized the importance of strict adherence to the standards of fair elections, as well as to the letter and spirit of the electoral law.
"The elections should be fully in line with the European political culture and bring us closer to the European Union. They are also part of our European and Euro-Atlantic strategy. Elections are our responsible test on our way to the EU and NATO. I am convinced that we will pass this test perfectly," Petro Poroshenko said.
"Ukraine is on its own way. Its own development path is the liberation from colonial dependence on Russia, a consistent course towards membership in the EU and NATO and self-reliance. It is a decisive rebuff to Russia"s plans to destroy Ukraine"s independence. It is the defense of our national interests," the President emphasized.
"Ukraine is one of the largest European countries, rich in resources, with a unique geostrategic position. We can use all this potential for the benefit of the entire Ukrainian people and every Ukrainian only if we are free and independent. Because the will is above all for Ukrainians," Petro Poroshenko summed up.