"It is now important that Ukraine implements the reforms in order for us to be able to sign the Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area at the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius," Van Rompuy said in a statement following the EU-Ukraine Summit on Monday.
In his words, the EU wants the Eastern Partnership meeting in Vilnius to be successful and "there is currently a historic opportunity to make a leap in EU-Ukraine relations."
"Both we and the Eastern Partners have to stick to commitments and continue working closely to address outstanding issues on the way to Vilnius. I encouraged President Yanukovich to take all necessary steps to show clear commitment on the reform path, as well as determination to pursue with the implementation of an ambitious Eastern Partnership agenda. The prospects for substantial deliveries at the summit are good as regards Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas," Van Rompuy said after his meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovuch.
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė warned Yanukovych in Vilnius earlier this month that signing of the Association Agreement might be postponed due to opposition imprisonment and Ukraine's wish to renegotiate certain tariffs at the World Trade Organization.
