17 May 2013
MEDIA RELEASE
UWC welcomes another step in visa liberalisation for Ukrainian citizens
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) welcomes the announcement on 15 May 2013 that the liberalisation of visas for Ukrainian citizens travelling to European Union member states will come into effect on 1 July 2013.
Amendments to the Agreement between the European Community and Ukraine on the facilitation of the issuance of visas was ratified by the European Parliament on 18 April 2013.
“This will be an important factor in strengthening Ukraine’s Euro-integration process and another clear signal that the European Union is truly welcoming Ukrainian citizens into the European community,” said UWC President Eugene Czolij.
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The UWC is the international coordinating body for Ukrainian communities in the diaspora representing the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians. The UWC has member organizations in 33 countries and ties with Ukrainians in 14 additional countries. Founded in 1967 as a non-profit corporation, the UWC was recognized in 2003 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with special consultative status.
