Zelensky, Kaljulaid discuss fight against coronavirus

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid discussed during a phone conversation the fight against coronavirus pandemic and its consequences.

“I wish you good health and strength to overcome this crisis. I also express my support for all Estonian citizens, especially those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. I wish all those who have COVID-19 to recover as soon as possible,” Zelensky said, the press service of the Head of State reports.

The President stressed the need for international coordination of efforts to counteract the pandemic of coronavirus and combat its consequences, in particular in the economic and social spheres.

“I know that Estonia has recently organized an online hackathon to look for digital solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic. This innovative initiative to respond to modern challenges in a digital way is timely and useful. I am sure it will be supported in Ukraine as well,” he said.

Kersti Kaljulaid congratulated Volodymyr Zelensky on the reforms that are being made despite the spread of coronavirus, especially with the adoption of the land market law. She expressed hope that the consideration of the draft law on banking activities would be successful and noted that Estonia sees an improvement in the business climate in Ukraine, an improvement in the legal system and a significant reduction in top-level corruption.

As a reminder, Estonia organized the EU-supported international hackathon "The Global Hack" to find solutions to problems caused by the coronavirus crisis.

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