Forum in Paris discusses Ukraine’s future in EU and NATO, conditions for lasting peace

The Forum in Paris recently brought together key figures from both France and Ukraine to discuss the future of Ukraine within the European Union and NATO, as well as the conditions required for lasting peace in the region. Organized by the New Europe Center and the French Institute of International Relations, the event featured French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad and Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Vsevolod Chentsov, who spoke remotely.

Chentsov highlighted France's ongoing support for Ukraine, particularly noting France's role during its presidency of the Council of the EU in 2022 when Ukraine was granted EU candidate status. The negotiations for Ukraine's EU membership have since progressed, with two negotiating clusters already opened and more to follow, while Ukraine is already aligning its legislation with European law and strengthening cooperation with the EU in various sectors.

French diplomat Vincent Guéraed emphasized France's commitment to Ukraine's accession, expressing the aim to advance the issue during ongoing negotiations. Ukrainian Ambassador to NATO Alyona Getmanchuk reiterated that NATO membership remains Ukraine's strategic goal, praising the alliance's defensive capabilities and the mutual benefits Ukraine offers NATO, such as through the PURL program.

The forum also addressed the prospect of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and the conditions necessary for a sustainable peace, with a focus on the evolving Ukrainian society and post-war reconstruction efforts.

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