Economy Minister Anatoliy Kinakh met with Italian International Trade and European Affairs Minister Emma Bonino within the framework of participation in a conference of economy and trade ministers in Stokholm. The parties discussed cooperation in the energy, transport and environmental protections sectors.
Emma Bonino stated support to Eurointegration bids of Ukraine. Ministers upheld an idea of holding the business forum "Ukraine-Italy" and the Forum of Business Women in Bari in September.
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