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Biden praised Tymoshenko's role in gas talks
07 February 2009
Published in Kyiv Post
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, at a meeting in
Munich on Saturday, discussed the outlook for
Ukrainian-American relations and regional security
problems, Tymoshenko's spokeswoman, Maryna Soroka,
told reporters.
During the meeting, held on the fringes of the 45th annual Munich Security Conference, Tymoshenko offered congratulations on Barack Obama's "brilliant victory" at the presidential election and said his presidency meant "new opportunities for closer partnership with Ukraine."
During the meeting, held on the fringes of the 45th annual Munich Security Conference, Tymoshenko offered congratulations on Barack Obama's "brilliant victory" at the presidential election and said his presidency meant "new opportunities for closer partnership with Ukraine."
Biden said he had considered it essential to meet
with the Ukrainian premier during what is his first
visit to Europe in his vice-presidential capacity.
He credited Ukraine with successes and development
prospects that largely determine the region's
future.
He also commended Tymoshenko's role in settling the Ukrainian-Russian gas row and invited Tymoshenko to visit the United States.
He also commended Tymoshenko's role in settling the Ukrainian-Russian gas row and invited Tymoshenko to visit the United States.