"Strategic partnership with the United States is crucial for Ukraine. In trade and economic relations, we have clear priorities and a transparent action plan. This includes the removal of barriers to trade in metal products, as well as the intensification of cooperation through the conclusion of a bilateral preferential trade agreement. For the United States and Ukraine, the agreement would be an effective tool of geoeconomics, ensuring the strengthening of global competition in trade", — commented the Minister of economic development, trade and agriculture of Ukraine Igor Petrashko.
It should be noted that Ukraine has become a priority in US foreign policy both for domestic reasons, in particular, the course of democratization and implementation of reforms, and because of Russian aggression in Eastern Ukraine. Washington's attitude to Ukraine will continue to be based on the pragmatics of a realistic approach, which determines the direct dependence of the effectiveness of bilateral cooperation on the reliability of the declared programs of European integration and democratization, which involves reforming all spheres of Ukrainian society.
Also during the dialogue, the parties discussed such important issues as protection of intellectual invest.com/investing-in-ukraine/business-for-sale/buy-property/" rel="dofollow">property rights, development of legislation on public procurement and climate transformation in trade.
A separate topic of conversation was the top priority for the whole world — the anticipation of the decision to open public access to the vaccine formula from COVID-19.
"We are ready to engage in an active dialogue and negotiate a strategic partnership with American vaccine manufacturers. At the same time, we must provide adequate facilities for the production of these vaccines in our country", — the Minister stressed.In conclusion, Catherine Ty thanked the Minister for the fruitful conversation and assured of its constructive continuation.
According to the government portal.
