13 Jan. 2004

Ukrainian Foreign Minister visits Alliance Headquarters News 12/01/2003 - NATO The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to visit NATO Headquarters Background NATO-Ukraine relations Multimedia Audio file of the press conference (MP3/3241kb) High resolution photos Ukrainian Foreign Minister Gryshchenko discussed his country’s cooperation with the Alliance during talks with the new Secretary General de Hoop Scheffer at NATO Headquarters, on 13 January. This was the first meeting between the Foreign Minister and Mr. de Hoop Scheffer in his capacity as Secretary General. The talks focused on plans and expectations for NATO-Ukraine cooperation in 2004, as well the internal political situation in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters following the meeting, Secretary General de Hoop Scheffer reiterated the importance the Alliance attaches to cooperation with Ukraine and welcomed the contribution by Ukraine to NATO-led operations, as well as Iraq. Mr. Gryschenko extended on behalf of the President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, an invitation for the Secretary General to visit Kyiv.