European Union - EEAS (European External Action Service)

Chronology of bilateral relations

2013
20 March	Publication of the regular Progress Report Ukraine 2012
25 February	16th EU-Ukraine Summit, Joint Statement
2012
13 December	European Parliament adopted the resolution on Ukraine
10 December	Council conclusions on Ukraine
23 July	The EU and Ukraine signed the amended Visa Facilitation Agreement
19 July	Initialling of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Ukraine
15 May	Publication of the regular Progress Report Ukraine 2011
30 March	Chief Negotiators of the European Union and Ukraine initialled the text of the Association Agreement
9 February	The European Commission and the European External Action Service published the second progress report on Ukraine’s implementation of the visa liberalization action plan
2011
19 December	15th annual summit EU-Ukraine in Kyiv (Ukraine-EU Summit Joint Statement) Remarks of President Herman Van Rompuy , following the 15th EU-Ukraine Summit
11 November	Last (21st) round of plenary negotiations on the Association Agreement took place in Brussels
27 October	European Parliament adopted its resolution on Ukraine
19 October	Ukraine and the European Union finalised negotiations of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Respective speech of Trade Commissioner De Gucht
29-30 September	Second Eastern Partnership summit, Warsaw - Joint Declaration
23 September	The EU evaluated Ukraine’s implementation of the Visa Liberalization Action Plan
25 May	Publication of the regular Progress Report Ukraine 2010 and the ENP Review
20 May	Adoption of Priorities of the EU-Ukraine Association Agenda for 2011
1 February	Ukraine becomes the fully fledged member of the Energy Community
2010
25 November	European Parliament adopted its resolution on Ukraine
22 November	14th annual summit EU-Ukraine in Brussels (Joint press statement) EU-Ukraine Visa Dialogue - Action Plan on Visa Liberalisation adopted
24 September	Ukraine joined the European Energy Community
15 June	14th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council in Luxembourg
12 May	Publication of the regular Progress Report Ukraine 2009
5 April	EU Visa Code comes into force
26 January	Adoption of Priorities of the EU-Ukraine Association Agenda for 2010
2009
4 December	13th annual EU-Ukraine Summit in Kyiv ( Joint Statement )
1 December	The Delegation of the European Commission becomes the Delegation of the European Union
24 November	EU-Ukraine Association Agenda entered into force
16 June	EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council in Luxembourg, adoption of the Association Agenda
7 May	Launch of Eastern Partnership initiative, adoption of Joint Declaration at the Prague Eastern Partnership Summit
1 April	Publication of the regular Progress Report Ukraine 2008
23 March	Joint EU-Ukraine International Investment Conference on the Modernisation of Ukraine's Gas Transit System(documents and Joint Declaration )
2008
9 September	12th annual EU-Ukraine Summit in Evian, France ( Joint Statement)
26 March	Joint evaluation of the AP at the Cooperation Council [49 KB]
18 February	The launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations
14 February	Black Sea Synergy Ministerial meeting, Kyiv - j oint statement
1 January	Entrance into force of visa facilitation and readmission agreements
2007
September 14	EU-Ukraine Summit. Joint Statement .
2006
October 27	EU – Ukraine Summit, Helsinki Joint Press Statement [78 KB]
July 20	Round of negotiations on the conclusion of a visa facilitation and readmission agreement (Brussels)
July 7	Joint meeting of the EU-Ukraine Sub-committee No.5 on customs and cross-border co-operation
May 31 - June 1	Joint meeting of the Sub-committee No.4 on energy, transport, nuclear safety and environment
April 10- 11	The Council discusses the situation in Ukraine following the parliamentary elections on 26 March and notes that the elections were considered free and fair http://www.consilium.europa.eu/ueDocs/cms_Data/docs/pressData/en/gena/89219.pdf
March 2-3	Visit of the European Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner to Kyiv on the occasion of the EU Troika ministerial meeting with Ukraine
2005
December 23	The Council of the European Union grants Ukraine Market Economy Status
December 1	Ukraine-European Union Summit. Joint Statement .
February 21	The EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council endorses the EU-Ukraine Action Plan
February 21	The General Affairs and External Relations Council adopts conclusions on Ukraine (including the 10 point plan)
January 31	Commissioner Benita-Ferrero Waldner and High Representative J. Solana submit a "10 point plan" to the European Council to maximize the benefits of the EU-Ukraine Action Plan
January 23	Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner visits Ukraine on the occasion of the inauguration of President Yushchenko
January 21	Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the CFSP, visits Ukraine on the occasion of the inauguration of President Yushchenko
2004
December 17	European Council Declaration on Ukraine
December 09	European Commission approves Action Plan for Ukraine
End of November / Beginning of December	EU HR J. Solana travels to Kyiv three times to assist with the efforts to find a negotiated solution to the political crisis in Ukraine
November 25	The EU notes that that the second round of the presidential elections in Ukraine has fallen far short of international standards for democratic elections
July 8	European Union – Ukraine Summit. (The Hague). Joint Press Release
May 12	Adoption of a Strategy Paper on the European Neighbourhood Policy
March-July	Further rounds of consultation on the EU-Ukraine Action Plan
March 30	Extension of the PCA to the enlarged European Union. Press Release
February 24	2nd Round of Consultations on EU-Ukraine Action Plan (Brussels)
January 27	1st Round of Consultations on EU-Ukraine Action Plan (Kyiv)
2003
December 11	Sixth EU-Ukraine Co-operation Committee
October 7-8	Ukraine-European Union Summit. Joint Statement .
September 11 - 12	Visit of Commissioner G. Verheugen to Ukraine to discuss the implementation of the Wider Europe Neighbourhood initiative. Press Release .
March 18	The sixth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council took place in Brussels. Mr. Papandreou, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece and the President of the EU Council, Mr. Solana, Secretary-General of the Council/High Representative for EU Common Foreign and Security Policy and Mr. Patten, Member of the European Commission represented the EU delegation. Viktor Yanukovych, Prime Minister of Ukraine, headed the Delegation of Ukraine. During the meeting the parties discussed issues of bilateral EU-Ukraine cooperation, current developments in Ukraine and in the EU, international issues of mutual interest.
March 17	EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy and Mr. Khoroshkovskyi, Ukrainian Minister of Economy and European Integration conclude bilateral package for Ukraine's accession to the WTO. Press Release .
February 7	Ukraine-EU Troika meeting on ministerial level meeting took place in Kyiv. Mr. Solana, Secretary-General, and High Representative for CFSP led the EU delegation. Mr. Zlenko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine represented the Ukrainian side. During his stay in Kyiv Mr Soland also met the Ukrainian President L. Kuchma.
2002
November 27	The fifth meeting of the EU-Ukraine Cooperation Committee was held in Brussels to discuss questions of co-operation within the framework of the PCA, the impact of EU enlargment on Ukraine, the New Neighbourhood Initiative and Ukraine's "European choice" policy. Press Release.
November 11	First EU Troika and Ukraine meeting at ministerial level with a view to discuss co-operation in the field of justice and home affairs.
July 4	Summit European Union - Ukraine , Copenhagen, 4th of July 2002
2001
September 11	At the 4th EU-Ukraine Summit in Yalta on 11th September 2001, EU leaders and the President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, reaffirmed their commitment to reinforce the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the EU
2000
January 25	During the Ukraine-EU Troika meeting at the level of Foreign Minister the Portuguese Presidency in the EU submitted to the Ukrainian side a Working Plan on Implementation of the EU Common Strategy on Ukraine
May 23	The Third meeting of the Council on cooperation between Ukraine and the EU is slated for this date.
1999
April 26 - 27	The second meeting of the Council on EU-Ukraine cooperation Economic aspects of bilateral relations are considered. The success of the Joint Working Program on Implementation of the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation is underscored.
June 3-4	EU Cologne summit The EU noted qualitatively new achievements in relations with Ukraine
July 23	The Third Ukraine-EU summit (Kyiv) Progress in EU recognition of Ukraine's course on integration into the EU The EU reaffirmed its intention to promote Ukraine's accession to the WTO. Launching of activities aimed at creation of a free-trade area between Ukraine and the EU.
August 16	Cabinet of Ministers Resolution N°1496 approved the Concept of Adaptation of the Ukrainian legislation to the EU legislation.
September 23	During the Ukraine-EU Troika meeting at the Foreign Minister level the EU noted the importance of the pro-European choice of Ukraine, reiterated its respect for the European course of Ukraine and outlined the basic provisions of the EU Common Strategy on Ukraine.
December 6	The meeting of the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma with the President of the European Commission Romano Prodi.
December 10	Adoption of the EU Common Strategy on Ukraine on the EU Helsinki summit
1998
February 24	The Ukrainian part of the Council on Ukraine-EU Cooperation is created.
March 1	Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation Between Ukraine and the EU comes into force.
June 8-9	The first meeting of the Council on Cooperation between Ukraine and the EU Ukraine officially announces its intention to become an EU associate member. The Rules of Procedure of the Council on Cooperation are approved, the Joint Working Program on Implementation of the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation for 1998 - 1999 is adopted.
June 11	The Decree of the President of Ukraine 615 approved the Strategy of Ukraine's integration to the EU.
June 12	The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine N°852 on launching the mechanism of Ukrainian laws adaptation to the EU norms.
July 26	According to the Decree of the President of Ukraine on "Measures on Improving Legislative Activities of Executive Power Bodies" the Center for Translation of European law is established.
August-September	Mission of the special representative of the Government of Ukraine to the capitals of the EU countries.
October 16	The second Ukraine-EU summit (Vienna) Cooperation in foreign policy and defense is discussed. Ukraine-EU relations are characterized as "a strategic and unique partnership"
November 5	The first meeting of the Committee on Cooperation Six Sub-Committees are founded: on Trade and Investments on Financial, Economic Issues and Statistics on Energy, Nuclear Issues and Environment on Customs and Border Cooperation, Combating Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking on Transport, Telecommunications, Science and technology, Education on Coal, Steel, Mining Industries and Raw Materials
December 11 - 12	EU Vienna summit The decision on developing an EU Common Strategy on Ukraine is adopted.
December	The Parliamentary Committee on Ukraine-EU Cooperation commenced operations.
1997
February 5	During the Ukraine-EU Troika meeting at the Foreign Minister level, ways of implementing the Action Plan and the possibility of opening an EU Documentation Center in Kyiv were discussed.
April 17 - 18	Meeting of the Ukraine-EU Joint Committee Problems of economic cooperation are discussed
July 15	An Agreement Between the European Community on Steel and Coal and the Government of Ukraine on Trade in Certain Steel Products is concluded.
September 5	The first Ukraine-EU summit (Kyiv) Approved Ukraine's European choice The existing problems in the in the law and treaties sphere are discussed, paths for economic cooperation are examined.
December 1	Unilateral introduction by Ukraine of a visa-free regime for diplomatic passports holders from EU countries.
1996
May 6-7	Meeting of the Joint EU-Ukraine Committee The issues of ratification of the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation and granting to Ukraine of the country with economy in transition status are discussed.
June	The European Union recognized the status of Ukraine as a country with an economy in transition.
September 12 - 13	The visit of the European Commission member Hans van der Broek to Kyiv Signing of the TACIS indicative program for Ukraine for 1996 - 1999 and of the Financial Protocol on the EU/G7 joint action plan on restructuring of Ukrainian debts in the energy sector.
December 6	Adoption of the EU Council of Ministers Action Plan on Ukraine The readiness to develop and strengthen political and economic relations with Ukraine is expressed.
1995
March 24	The first meeting of the Joint Ukraine-EU Committee Cooperation in various branches of the economy between Ukraine and the EU is discussed.
June 1	Meeting of the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma with the President of the European Commission Jacques Santer Signing of the Temporary Agreement on Trade and Issues Related to Trade Between Ukraine and the EU.
July	The Mission of Ukraine to the European Communities is established.
1994
March 9 - 11	The EU Troika visit Kyiv. Meetings with the President of Ukraine, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The first Ukraine - EU Troika meeting at the level of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Further meetings took place semi-annually.
June 14	The Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation Between the EU and Ukraine is signed.
October 31	Special resolution of the EU Council of Ministers on Ukraine.
November 10	The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.
November 28	The EU Council of Ministers outlines a decision on a common position on Ukraine.
1993
March 23 - 24, June 8-9, November 25 - 26	Negotiations on the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation Between Ukraine and the EC.
May 5	Agreement Between the European Communities and Ukraine on Trade in Textile Products.
October	Opening of the EC Commission Representation in Ukraine.
1992
February 11	Protocol on the Agreement between the European Communities and the New Independent States Concerning Programs of Technical Assistance to Ukraine.
April 6	The Commission of the European Communities Instruction to the EC Council of Ministers to start negotiations on concluding cooperation agreements with Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine.
September 14	Meeting between the President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk and the President of the EC Commission Jacques Delor The first EU-Ukraine top-level meeting.
1991
December 2	Declaration of the EC on Ukraine Democratic character of the All-Ukrainian Referendum is mentioned. Call to Ukraine for continuation of an open and constructive dialogue with the EC, aimed at ensuring implementation of all obligations undertaken by the USSR and in force.