Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – February 20, 2021 – Forums and Conferences
On Friday evening, February 19, 2021, Mr. Viktor Yushchenko, former Ukrainian President, and Mr. Anatoly Kinakh, former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Union of Ukrainian Manufacturers and Businessmen inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ukrainian-Arab Commercial Council, adjacent to the Prime Minister’s Office and opposite the Ukrainian Parliament, in the presence of representatives from the Investment Committee in the Presidential Office and the Secretary of the Presidency Office The ministers and Mr. Василь Шевченко, former Minister of Transportation, Adviser to the Speaker and Parliament Speaker Sviatoslav Yurash, where the opening ribbon was cut and the gato cake was cut, and then the attendees had lunch from the Arab kitchen, which they liked.
Ukraine Gate was present to cover this event Ilham and met with the guests who expressed their happiness on this occasion and congratulated the Council for the inauguration of this new headquarters, which is adjacent to the main government headquarters where decisions are made.
Vikter Yushchenko, the former Ukrainian president (2005-2010), expressed to the “Ukraine Gate” website his optimism that the Ukrainian-Arab relations will develop, especially for the common interest in achieving economic integration, and the Arab side’s interest in opening projects in Ukraine including agriculture, energy, space, technology, the supply of minerals and production of materials Food, which Ukraine is one of the first countries to produce.
Yushchenko also indicated that the last ten years communication with Arab countries was weak and not at the desired level due to the weakness of dialogue and communication and the lack of confidence in the potential and opportunities for joint work, and he considered that the opening of the Council is one of the first keys that solved many of these previous issues that did not achieve the desired results, so the Council contributed to shedding light He shed light on areas and prospects for joint cooperation and helped organize relations at the official and civil level, stressing that he is optimistic that holding joint seminars and meetings will bring us closer to each other to advance the economy of our countries, so we worked collectively and our cooperation will achieve success in implementing projects of common interest.
The former Ukrainian Prime Minister, Vitaly Kinakh, told “Ukraine Gate” that the Union of Ukrainian Industrialists and Businessmen is cooperating with the Council to achieve this partnership and that its success enhances many opportunities for all.
Kinach said; I consider our presence today and our presence important to participate in this official occasion, which is the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Ukrainian-Arab Council. This coincided with a distinguished event, which is the 100th anniversary of the founding of Jordan at a time when Ukraine is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its independence.
Kenach said that our commercial potential is very large and this thing is known to everyone, especially in the technical and scientific fields, heavy equipment manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy, and the great natural capabilities that Ukraine possesses.
Kinach mentioned that they are very interested in cooperating with Arab countries and regarding private investment and securing conditions and guarantees for private projects, which will contribute to supporting the Ukrainian and Arab economies. We are also keen to adhere and adapt to international conditions in trade
One of the requirements for high-quality food.
Kinach also stressed that it is very important to invest Ukraine’s high potential and show it to Arab countries that are interested in it, especially food, in addition to infrastructure projects, ports, and the completion of various projects in many areas of common interest.
Kinach expressed his happiness at the level of official and diplomatic relations and their development between Ukraine and the Arab countries.
He considered that highlighting common interests, in which the “Union of Ukrainian Manufacturers and Businessmen” is a prominent example of the confidence it enjoys in the government and private sector and the cooperation it embodies with state institutions in developing capabilities, marketing, trade, and benefiting from experiences, and this makes us confident in the practical results that will be achieved by both parties.
In the conclusion of his speech to the Ukraine portal, Kinach wished success to the Council, stressing its endeavor to work to remove the potential concerns of some, which prevented them from taking advantage of the available opportunities, especially since the Corona pandemic demonstrated Ukraine’s capabilities in the production of food and medicine at the global level, stressing the need for continuous work and cooperation to unite efforts in providing an attractive investment environment and protection Investors will boost their confidence, which will achieve outstanding results that everyone can see and will have a large international presence.
In turn, Dr. Imad Abu al-Rub, Chairman of the Council, was in the guests and thanked them for accepting the invitation to open the new headquarters, stressing the noble message of the Council, which it sought and continues to achieve, which is highlighting and strengthening the Ukrainian-Arab relations, introducing opportunities and risks, and facing challenges and obstacles through direct communication with the Presidency Office, the Prime Minister’s Office and city governors to present proposals Guarantee of amending laws and creating a safe environment for Ukrainian-Arab investment and trade.
He also thanked Mr. Yushchenko and Mr. Kenach for their role in stimulating and organizing the serious relations between the Ukrainian and Arab partners.
He thanked Dr. Abu al-Rab, in particular, the office of the Ukrainian president, the office of the prime minister, ambassadors of Arab countries in Ukraine, and Ukrainian ambassadors in the Arab countries, for their efforts and dedication, stressing the permanent council’s keenness to provide all support and assistance to the government and private sector to reach work and serious cooperation that achieves the interests of friendly countries.
He also expressed his wishes for the representatives of the council in the Arab countries for good luck, thanks to their role and activities, in addition to the prominent role of the well-known Jordanian journalist, Mr. Muhammad Fahad Al-Shawabkeh, editor-in-chief of the website “Ukraine Gate” – the media partner of the Council – which opened a wide window for Ukraine in the Arab and international world through the site that has come to the fore. Sites that display its material in Arabic, Ukrainian and English languages aimed at introducing Ukraine, its culture, history, and economic components.
This included the opening ceremony of the new headquarters of the Council to present a certificate of appreciation to the advisor to the council chairman – the former Ukrainian Minister of Communications – Syed Vasily Shevchenka for his permanent and distinguished efforts in strengthening relations between Ukraine and Arab countries.
The opening ceremony was attended by the first deputy speaker of the council, Alec Prizyuk, Vadim Drupt, deputy chairman of the council, deputy head of the council, head of the investment and commercial division, Ahmed Modhesh, Mikola Bogoslavets, the International Relations Committee at the Investment Authority in the Presidential Office, Andrii Yurash, secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Василь Шевченко, former Minister of Communications and advisor Speaker of the Council and Parliamentarian Sviatoslav Yurash.
The number was limited to a specific number, in compliance with the laws imposed to hold meetings in light of the Corona pandemic.
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Source: Ukrgate