Kwasniewski expresses support for greater role of Ukraine in Europe

Polish president Aleksander Kwasniewski yesterday pledged support for Ukraine's efforts to increase economic ties with the European Union. During a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Leonid Kuchma, at Lancut Castle in southern Ukraine, Kwasniewski said, "Poland wants to strongly contribute to this process." In response, Kuchma said, "We are a good and stable partner for Europe." The Ukrainian president urged the EU to do business with his country, capitalizing on its strategic location between Russia and Central Europe. (Reuters)