Greece and Ukraine have been in talks to open a new ferry route between the countries.

Ukrainian minister of infrastructure Volodymyr Omelyan and Greek deputy minister of infrastructure, transport and networks Marina Chrysoveloni met in Odessa last week.

The press service of the Ukrainian ministry said: "The parties discussed the possibility of establishing a ferry service between Ukraine and Greece.”

Omelyan was quoted as saying the project had a high economic and trade potential for both countries.