This Decree is directed to maintenance of a real openness of Ukrainian society, the realization of strategic policy of Ukraine concerning integration into European community, the creation of appropriate conditions for attraction of investments into national economy, "national diplomacy" and tourism.
According to the Decree of the President the visa-free procedure of entrance to Ukraine for citizens of EU and Swiss Confederation will act from May, 1 till September, 1, 2005. It is introduced also for maintenance the appropriate preparation and organization of song festival "Eurovision-2005" in Ukraine.
At the same time during the period of approbation of visa-free procedure, careful analysis of all its aspects will be implemented with the purpose of further liberalization of the procedure of mutual trips of citizens of Ukraine, EU and Swiss Confederation.