KIEV, Oct. 31 – Ukraine intends to become an associated member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the organization which operates Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzelrand.

According to the State Agency for Science, Innovations, and IT, the Cabinet of Ministers on October 20 endorsed the signing of an agreement with on provision of the status of associated member.

The signing of the agreement is expected by the end of 2011.