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Ukraine and the European Union expand business opportunities
29.07.2013 10:53 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
More than $ 1.5 billion have been invested by foreign investors into the economy of our state over the I quarter of year 2013. This has been discussed within last week during a constituent meeting on business cooperation between Ukraine and the EU, Mykola Azarov Official Website reports.
The improvement of the investment climate in the country and the development of entrepreneurial activities have been discussed at the meeting as well as taxation, customs affairs, harmonization of standards. Particular attention has been paid to current issues which Ukrainian and European companies face in the course of bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Ukrainian side has stressed that the dialogue that is conducted on a regular basis with representatives of the European Business Association and the American Chamber of Commerce is a real possibility through discussions, assessments and proposals to give a boost to trade and economic relations between Ukraine and the EU. The Government aims to make our market more open to foreign investors, to promote business development and economic growth.
The EU representatives, in turn, noted that they were ready for a constructive discussion of the issues, because it would not only yield favourable results of the meeting, but would become an impetus for further deepening of the partnership between Ukraine and the EU.
The sides expressed confidence that the start of an informal dialogue should be a powerful signal to the business community in Ukraine and the EU about new opportunities for the growth of business activity.
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