KIEV, Dec. 10 – Ukraine considers India as one of the most important partners in South Asia, President Viktor Yanukovych has said during a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid in New Delhi on Monday.

"We are ready to work together with you in order to find common interests in the spheres of economy that are traditionally strong for us," the president said.

Yanukovych noted that Ukraine appreciates cooperation with India within international organizations, especially in the United Nations.