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Vice President Dick Cheney and newly sworn-in Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko speak during a press availability after the two men met in Krakow, Poland. (White House)
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Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko on January 27 at the Villa Decius in Krakow, Vice President Dick Cheney promised that the United States will support Ukraine and its membership in the institutions for democratic countries. (Photo gallery)
Both leaders made short statements to the press. (transcript)
V.P. Cheney congratulated Yushchenko on his victory in the elections for president of the "proud and sovereign Ukrainian people." The Vice President said that Yushchenko faces a difficult job in strengthening democracy in Ukraine.
Yushchenko gave assurances that the United States - like Russia, Poland and other countries - is a strategic partner of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president invited Dick Cheney to Ukraine at his earliest convenience.
The bilateral talks lasted more than an hour. During the meeting, both diplomats raised economic and political issues.
Text courtesy PAP
Remarks of Vice President Cheney With President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine
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