European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) give a joint press conference following their talks in Kyiv on Nov 4, 2023, amid the Ukraine conflict. (PHOTO / AFP)

KIEV — Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Tuesday pledged to push forward reforms required for the country's integration into the European Union (EU), the government press service reported.

"We will continue to move along the path of transformation of Ukraine. We are preparing draft laws and draft government decisions," Shmyhal told a cabinet meeting.

The reforms required by the EU will contribute to Ukraine's military might, post-conflict reconstruction and economic growth

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He welcomed the recommendation by the European Commission to open negotiations on accession with Ukraine, saying that the step would bring results in the medium and long term.

The reforms required by the EU will contribute to Ukraine's military might, post-conflict reconstruction and economic growth, Shmyhal said.

Last week, the European Commission recommended the European Council launch accession negotiations with Ukraine and adopt negotiating frameworks once Ukraine has adopted specific key measures.

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Ukraine was accepted as a candidate for EU membership in June 2022.