KIEV, Sept. 16 – Parliament has adopted a statement on the European choice of Ukraine, which notes that by ratifying the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union, Ukraine emphasizes its choice in favor of future membership of the EU in accordance with Article 49 of the EU Treaty.

"In this regard, Ukrainian parliamentarians note that the ratified Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU is seen by Ukraine as a tool of comprehensive preparations for achieving this goal," reads the statement, which was read out and adopted at an open part of a parliament meeting on Tuesday.