Ukraine has great trust and
support of the United States in all important areas. Prime Minister of Ukraine
Volodymyr Groysman said this at a press conference on Tuesday following his
working visit to the United States, June 14-17.
"Following this visit,
the main thing that I have felt – indeed, the trust in Ukraine is back. The USA
has welcomed the start of the new Government’s work, change of the Prosecutor
General, the beginning of the judicial reform. We have a quite serious
widespread support in all areas, including defense, from the United
States," he pointed out.
Working visit to the United
States took place at the invitation of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and lasted
for about three days, Volodymyr Groysman noted.
During this time about 30
meetings were held and were discussed a range of important issues and areas for
further cooperation. In particular, the Prime Minister met with U.S. Vice
President Joe Biden, Speaker of the U.S. Congress Paul Ryan, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Jack Lew, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, the
leadership of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), World Bank
as well as American business representatives and members of the American
Chamber of Commerce. Volodymyr Groysman also participated in the conference of
the Center for US-Ukrainian relations Providing Ukraine with an Annual Report
Card, he informed.
"The main goal was to
reaffirm support of the United States in such a difficult time for our independence.
We separately discussed those areas of our cooperation, which enable
us to effectively carry out reforms and support in areas that are extremely
important," said Volodymyr Groysman.
In particular, it was decided
that the United States would provide an additional $220 million assistance to
Ukraine in support of carrying out reforms. The assistance will be directed to
bolster judicial reform and the reform of the customs service, as well as
energy independence and decentralization, the Prime Minister informed.
The United States of America
reaffirmed support for Ukraine in countering Russian aggression and maintaining
sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Moreover, the World Bank
jointly with the Government will develop a strategy for the development of
Ukrainian roads, Volodymyr Groysman informed.
Among the other agreements
reached following the visit to the US - visit of the technical mission of
representatives of the Customs Service of the United States to Ukraine
regarding the reform of the customs service from 28 June to 11 July, aimed at
working out technical requirements for the modernization of Ukrainian customs.
Commenting on the agreements
in the economic sphere, Volodymyr Groysman said that the Deputy Commerce
Secretary of the USA would visit Ukraine soon. The U.S. Department of Commerce,
in particular, will assist in the creation of an investment support office
under the Prime Minister.
Volodymyr Groysman pointed out
that American business has a great interest in Ukraine, particularly in the IT
sector, agriculture, infrastructure, as well as the privatization of JSC Odesa
Portside Plant.
"We have not used all our
ability to attract investments into the Ukrainian economy. Therefore, through
the Commerce Department, through the creation of this office we can say that
Ukraine may attract new investments," said the Prime Minister .
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