The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, prior to the completion of the tender selection to determine the visa operator, entered into an interim agreement for a period of six months with VFS Global, which had previously provided the relevant services, MP Yuriy Kamelchuk told Interfax-Ukraine, citing the response of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
“Taking into account the ongoing tender procedure for choosing a visa operator, for the period of determining the winner, the Polish side signed an interim agreement for a period of six months with VFS Global, which previously provided the relevant services,” the MP said in response to the request.
The document notes that “during the meetings of the Foreign Ministry with diplomats of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ukraine and representatives of the Polish Foreign Ministry, the Ukrainian side drew attention to the importance of ensuring the continuity and proper quality of the work of visa centers in Ukraine for issuing visas to Ukrainian citizens.”
According to the assurances received from the Polish side, there is a clear understanding of the particular importance of ensuring the proper and uninterrupted operation of the diplomatic and consular institutions of Poland in Ukraine in the visa direction.
The Polish side also assured that the selection of a company for the provision of services on the territory of Ukraine for accepting applications for visas is carried out in strict accordance with the legislation of Poland and the EU, it is aimed at improving the level of services for Ukrainian citizens.
At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine continues to monitor this situation and, in the event of a violation of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of Ukraine, will provide a prompt and effective response, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry assured.
According to Kamelchuk, state policy should be aimed at ensuring decent wages and working conditions for Ukrainian citizens in their country. At the same time, Ukrainians who decide to work abroad must be sure that the state protects their rights and interests.
