Poroshenko, Merkel coordinate national positions in 'Normandy format'

"Mrs. Merkel fully supports our efforts in the country's reforms; she is our reliable partner," Poroshenko told reporters after meeting with Merkel in Paris. The meeting highlighted the visa-free travel regime between Ukraine and the European Union, support to the Ukrainian reforms and coordinated actions of Ukraine and Germany in the so-called 'Normandy format', which also involves France and Russia, he said. In addition, Poroshenko and Merkel spoke about enhancing the efficiency of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in the context of Germany's presidency in that organization in 2016.