The ceremony took place during a bilateral meeting of leaders in the building of the US Congress, Ukrinform reports. “It is an important document that consolidates and structures cooperation between our Parliaments," Speaker Parubiy told reporters following the signing of the document. The Memorandum defines the areas for inter-parliamentary dialogue, including in matters of international politics, security, trade, industry, innovation, infrastructure, and space. In addition, the document covers issues of cooperation in the areas of healthcare, agriculture, natural resources, and other areas.