Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko (L) addresses a joint session of Parliament at the House of Commons as speaker Peter Millike looks on in Ottawa May 26, 2008. Yushchenko is on a state visit to Canada until May 28.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko reaffirmed Monday his government's determination to join NATO, stressing that gaining membership in the alliance is an important step in strengthening Ukraine's sovereignty.
Yushchenko started a three-day visit to Canada Monday, during which he addressed the Canadian Parliament and held talks with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
