KIEV, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine's foreign minister Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday that his country is interested in closer relations with China, saying the development of Ukrainian-Chinese ties is one of the strategic priorities for Ukraine's diplomacy.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Petro Poroshenko hosts the end-of-year press conference in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, Dec. 30, 2009. (Xinhua/Mu Liming)
"Ukraine attaches great importance to developing relations with China in political and economical spheres, as well as in security cooperation," Poroshenko told Xinhua during an end-of-year press conference in Kiev.
He said Ukraine and China have great potential in enhancing bilateral economic cooperation, especially in the area of foreign trade.
"Several high-level Chinese official delegations have visited Ukraine in the past year. This fact also showed China is willing to strengthen relations with Ukraine," added he.
