Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Photo: Reuters)
Speaking to reporters, Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence of Iran, which is currently holding rotating EU Presidency, said Ukraine has taken another important step toward membership, with the EU opening two clusters covering the internal market and competitiveness and inclusive growth.
Ukraine’s parliament passed amendments protecting the educational rights of national minorities on Monday, and President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the new legislation, expanding the rights of minority communities to be educated in their own language.
European leaders welcomed the opening of two additional negotiation clusters with Ukraine and expressed hope that the remaining clusters will be opened soon.