<s>[INST] The next text is a question of a member of the European parliament:"Ukraine is a European country that shares common values, principles and a common history with theEU Member States, and that shares borders with Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania. An association agreement between Ukraine and theEU would be beneficial for both parties. Establishing a deep and comprehensive free trade area would also be beneficial. The association agreement would have a positive impact in Europe at a time of economic crisis, as it would strengthen the EU’s regional policies and give those Eastern European countries which are not currently members of theEU an incentive to join. Ukraine has prepared itself for such an agreement and is ready to sign it within the framework of the next Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius.  We therefore ask the Commission:      1.  Does it intend to proceed with the signing of an association agreement with Ukraine in 2013, thus encouraging Ukraine on its path towards European integration?      2.  Is the Commission ready to demonstrate an ‘open door policy’ (without double standards) for the people of Ukraine by pushing the process of integration?      3.  Can the Commission state whether it is aware that the signing of such an association agreement with Ukraine will extend the geopolitical choices for theEU and its Eastern European Policy?"
Analyze carefully the text and assign it to the most relevant policy area among those listed below. Do not explain your answer and return only a number.
Policy area numbers: 1 = Macroeconomics
2 = Civil Rights, Minority Issues and Civil Liberties
3 = Health
4 = Agriculture and Fisheries
5 = Labour, employment and pensions
6 = Education
7 = Environment
8 = Energy
9 = Immigration
10 = Transportation
12 = Law and Crime
13 = Social welfare
14 = Regional and Urban issues and Planning
15 = Banking, finance and domestic commerce issues
16 = Defence
17 = Space, science, technology, and communications issues
18 = Foreign trade
19 = International affairs and foreign aid
20 = Governance and government
21 = Public Lands, Water Management and Territorial Issues
23 = Culture and media
[/INST]. Answer = [19]. </s>
Ukraine is a European country that shares common values, principles and a common history with theEU Member States, and that shares borders with Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania. An association agreement between Ukraine and theEU would be beneficial for both parties. Establishing a deep and comprehensive free trade area would also be beneficial. The association agreement would have a positive impact in Europe at a time of economic crisis, as it would strengthen the EU’s regional policies and give those Eastern European countries which are not currently members of theEU an incentive to join. Ukraine has prepared itself for such an agreement and is ready to sign it within the framework of the next Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius.  We therefore ask the Commission:      1.  Does it intend to proceed with the signing of an association agreement with Ukraine in 2013, thus encouraging Ukraine on its path towards European integration?      2.  Is the Commission ready to demonstrate an ‘open door policy’ (without double standards) for the people of Ukraine by pushing the process of integration?      3.  Can the Commission state whether it is aware that the signing of such an association agreement with Ukraine will extend the geopolitical choices for theEU and its Eastern European Policy?