The strategic partnership between Ukraine and the western neighbors of the
European Union must be a form of interaction between countries which, regardless of
the terms used in its definition, ensures the achievement of certain common goals. In
this case, it is primarily about assessing the actual state of relations, denoting their
name "strategic partnership" is of secondary importance. Interregional cooperation
within such a partnership should be implemented on the basis of the following
principles:
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Mutual respect of the interests of partners, as well as intensification of contacts
at the highest level, which are much more active than typical relations with other
subjects of international relations or within the framework of international
organizations.
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Institutionalization of relations through the formation of common interstate
structures, as well as the mechanism of regular meetings at all levels.
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Formation of common strategic goals in the field of economic security and
international politics, which will ensure coordination of actions in these areas.
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Ensuring equality of positions of the parties, without signs of dominance of one
of them.
At present, in the context of the development of the principles of democracy, in
Ukraine, interregional cooperation needs to be developed in such areas (Fig. 5).
Figure 5. Priority directions of development of interregional cooperation of
Ukraine with neighboring countries in modern conditions
Source: compiled by the author
Priority directions of development of interregional cooperation of Ukraine with neighboring
countries in modern conditions
Joint realization of the potential of existing capacities for the production, transportation
and use of energy and raw materials
Implementation of socially important ecological, social and humanitarian programs
Activation of international scientific and technical cooperation
Development of joint markets (for Ukraine the market of agrarian and
metallurgical products, capital market is especially important).
Development of transport infrastructure, creation of transport corridors of
international importance
Development of innovation infrastructure, international knowledge base and innovations
Realization of joint large-scale business initiatives contributing to the development of
the economies of partner countries
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