05/10/2006 (Agence Europe) - Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner is in Ukraine this week (4-6 October) to discuss with Ukrainian authorities about regional development cooperation and to take part in the International Economic Forum in Lviv. During meetings with Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich and Foreign Minister Boris Tarasyuk, Ms Hübner wished to point out to the new Ukrainian government the need to continue with political and economic reforms, including the administrative and territorial reform of the country, a Commission press release explains. The European Commission states it is determined to continue helping Ukraine in favour of local and regional development. (hb)