Ukraine and Turkey are planning to set up a high-level strategic council next year, Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Serhiy Korsunsky has said in an exclusive interview with Interfax-Ukraine.
“The declaration on the establishment of a high-level strategic council has already been initialed,” the ambassador said, adding that Turkey uses this form of cooperation with its strategic partners.
He noted that this council would consist of all ministers, the heads of state and the heads of the governments. On the Turkish side the council will be headed by the prime minister, and from the Ukrainian by the president.
“We are planning to set up this council during the visit of the Turkish prime minister to Ukraine in 2011. Its constituent meeting will be held afterwards,” the diplomat said.
He also said that Ukraine and Turkey were planning to sign agreements in the transport, energy, culture and education sectors.
via Ukraine, Turkey to set up high-level strategic council soon, says ambassador – Ukrainian news. Interfax-Ukraine.