KIEV, December 03. /ITAR-TASS/. Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov has come in favour of resolving trade issues within the tripartite format — with the participation of Ukraine, the European Union and Russia.

“We’ve reached agreement with Russia on talks within the tripartite format - Ukraine, the European Union and Russia,” Azarov said.

“Such format is indispensable to discuss the conditions that Russia and the European Union put forth,” the premier added.