24 august, 2008 12:20  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko on Ukraine’s Independence Day

 
 
 

The telegram reads:

«The development of stable, sustainable and mutually beneficial relations with Ukraine has always been Russia's priority.

I am convinced that the combined efforts of the Governments of the Russian Federation and Ukraine will foster further development of economic ties and investment cooperation, help expand cultural contacts, and implement major integration projects for the benefit of our nations».