Ukraine has assumed chairmanship of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC PA).

Among priorities Ukraine mentions promoting development of multilateral economic cooperation in the BSEC area; practical implementation of the previously adopted decisions and concluded agreements; reinforcement of the BSEC project oriented approach through implementation of the projects and programs of regional dimension.

It is also determined to continue BSEC structural reforms, in particular, through transformation of the working groups into permanent committees.