KIEV, Jan. 3 – President Petro Poroshenko used the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S. to say his country will continue to actively develop its strategic partnership with the U.S. and to remind the U.S. of its obligations to Ukraine for nuclear disarmament.

"The U.S. has remained a reliable and strategic partner of Ukraine on a bilateral level and within international organizations since the recognition of Ukraine's independence. There is a truly democratic partnership between the two countries, in which the U.S. continues to provide invaluable practical assistance in the development of state institutions, civil society, market economy and strengthening the security of our country," the congratulation of the Ukrainian president on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the U.S. reads.