Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman and
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble met on Tuesday, June 28,
to discuss the support from that the German Government can possibly provide to
the reforms planned by the Ukrainian Government in such areas as customs,
energy efficiency and privatization.
"We are committed to carry
on with reforms," emphasized Volodymyr Groysman at the
beginning of the meeting. He noted that the new Government launched the
privatization of state enterprises, in particular, decided to privatize one of
the largest Ukrainian enterprises, Odesa Portside Plant. Moreover,
the Government has deregulated prices in the markets for gas, pharmaceuticals
and launched the customs reform, said the Prime Minister.
Volodymyr Groysman underlined
the Government's desire to attract German investment in the Ukrainian economy. He pointed out that yesterday
he had a meeting with German business representatives who noted some
improvements in the investment climate and willingness to intensify their
activities in Ukraine.
During the meeting the sides
discussed issues regarding the cooperation in the field of energy efficiency,
including the issue of the German support for the creation and operation of the
State Fund for Energy Efficiency, maintenance of its transparent and efficient
operation.
The interlocutors also discussed
the support that Germany can offer regarding the reform of the Customs Service
of Ukraine and its technical re-equipment.
Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble expressed readiness to
provide consultative support to the privatization process in Ukraine. "We
are ready to assist, advise, share our experience in privatization," he
said.
Volodymyr Groysman said
that the Government of Ukraine would designate persons in charge of interaction
with the German side in such areas of cooperation as energy efficiency, reform
of the Ukrainian customs and privatization.
In turn, Wolfgang Schäuble said that Germany is
ready to support Ukraine and the Government on the path toward reforms. "You
are facing an enormous challenge and we will give you support," said the
German Finance Minister.
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