Many Ukrainian believe, that this issue is extremely important. Some associate it with the Revolution of dignity and its requirements, while others see this as a positive signal of the development of the country.
However, so far things were the same. Granting visa-free regime at all times was transferred and detained, the official version, this it was due to the fact that "the EU is discussing the mechanism of suspension of visa-free regime with third countries if it will be necessary." And yet, most likely Ukrainians will get it as a "gesture of generosity" right before the EU-Ukraine Summit, which will be held next week.
I am sure that opening the borders of the European Union is the only true and obvious step that have been already have to happen. For example, an agreement on visa-free regime between Ukraine and Israel was signed back in 2010, and started in 2011. During this time, passenger traffic of tourists between the two countries increased by 10 times!
The distance between the two countries declined. Ukrainians and Israelis began to go over to each other, communicate, relax together. In addition, there were many signed agreements in trade and economy fields. Already, the trade turnover between the countries has reached $ 1 billion. And it is not the limit for Ukraine and Israel, who are preparing an agreement on a free economic zone.
Moreover, yesterday, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the agreement on temporary employment between Ukraine and Israel. It means that 20 000 construction workers from Ukraine will be able to get a formal work in Israel under the simplified system.
We are actively developing cultural and scientific projects between countries that will help to cultivate mutual unique experience.
I am sure that Ukraine will overcome all barriers and finally gain freedom. At least in the visa issue. It is a symbolic thing for everyone. I hope that the EU, as well as Israel, will dare to take this step. Moreover, it will bring only good results.
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