EUHR Solana welcomes the conduct of free and fair elections in Ukraine

Javier SOLANA, European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), made the following comments on the conduct of yesterday's elections to the Rada in Ukraine:

"I congratulate the Ukrainian people on the conduct yesterday of free and fair elections to their Rada, in accordance with international standards for democratic elections. These elections set a new standard on which to build Ukraine's future.

We look forward to continuing and deepening our partnership with Ukraine on the basis of a continued reform process for the development of the rule of law, the transformation of society, the strengthening of democracy and the building of a market economy. "

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