“Regional and global integration, including strong connections to the European value chains, would be a stepping stone for European integration”, emphasised Ekaterina Vostroknutova, Lead Economist for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank.
"Ushirikiano wa kikanda na kimataifa, ikiwa ni pamoja na miunganisho yenye nguvu kwa minyororo ya thamani ya Ulaya, itakuwa hatua ya kuunganishwa kwa Ulaya", alisisitiza Ekaterina Vostroknutova, Mchumi Mkuu wa Ulaya Mashariki na Kanda ya Asia ya Kati katika Benki ya Dunia.