Kuleba said the status of a partner with advanced capabilities is only the first step towards joining NATO.
In an interview with Today, the Foreign Minister said that the next step in relations with the North Atlantic Alliance should be to obtain an Membership Action Plan, a roadmap for the country’s accession to NATO. And not, for example, obtaining the status of the main partner of the United States outside of NATO.
“I think the next step in relations with NATO should be an Membership Action Plan. This is my position as a minister and we should focus on achieving this goal, ”said Kuleba.“ The NATO Enhanced Capabilities Program is a tool that will allow us to deepen cooperation and create new opportunities for strengthening our armed forces and intelligence. But in terms of integration, the next step should be MAP. ”