The Government and the
authorities of Ukraine will promote protection and success of foreign
businesses in Ukraine, thereby ensuring economic growth in the country. This
was stated by Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman on opening the
French-Ukrainian business forum in Paris on Friday.
"Our goal, our priority
is to ensure your success. Your success means the development and growth of our
country", said Volodymyr Groysman appealing to the representatives of
French business.
"We will do everything to
guarantee your success in Ukraine, to ensure each euro, dollar, hryvnia,
that is invested in Ukraine be protected, to make you feel that there is not
just the reform process underway, but these [reforms] also yield results",
he stressed.
The Prime Minister called on
French businesses to actively invest in Ukraine. "Invest in Ukraine, get
income, re-invest it and be successful, while we will strongly support
this", emphasized the Head of Government.
Speaking about the changes
taking place in Ukraine, the Prime Minister noted that the Government had
structured the priorities of vital reforms. So, on the agenda of the Government
are as follows: change of the governance system, fight against corruption,
effective justice system, deregulation, massive privatization, particularly in
the pharmaceutical market.
In particular, for the first
time in 25 years, Ukraine has introduced the market price for natural gas.
Also, there was launched a reform of the customs service, were elaborated amendments in tax
legislation in order "to make it clear and friendly to business."
In Ukraine there have been
shaped all necessary anti-corruption laws, which provide some of the most
stringent requirements for civil servants, said Volodymyr Groysman.
The Government has taken other
measures to make doing business in Ukraine more convenient and safe. "Our
goal is to create conditions in which you will have chance to use your
experience and capabilities, as well as the potential of Ukraine at 100%. Only
together we can succeed", stressed the Head of Government.
Volodymyr Groysman noted that
among the top priority sectors for investment in Ukraine are energy, machine
building, agriculture, pharmaceutics, IT, woodworking industry, light industry,
infrastructure, told Volodymyr Groysman.
The Government has engaged in
an ongoing dialogue with business to understand their daily problems and to
respond effectively.
“You have to form an agenda
for us and we have to fulfill the tasks”, accentuated the Prime Minister.
Volodymyr Groysman said that
Ukraine had improved its economic performance. According to him, international
trade of Ukraine has increased by 25%, notably, during first
half-year investment of France in Ukraine grew by 300 million. "These are
good signals that prove that it's only the beginning”, stressed Volodymyr
Groysman.
The Prime Minister highlighted
that Ukraine has all chances and the potential to be successful.
“Ukraine is facing
unprecedented challenges, but Ukraine has unprecedented opportunities as well.
We accept each challenge as a chance to become better and stronger”, he said.
“Our capabilities are
unsurpassed. There is potential for significant growth inside the country. I
wish we used the potential all together”, said Volodymyr Groysman. A current
objective of the Government is to address our weak points inside the country,
and step up the things enabling us to move forward and develop."
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