President: Agreement between Metinvest and Air Liquide is important signal for investors. Photos

17.06.2019 11:55

Ukrinform

During the visit to PJSC “Illich Metallurgical Plant of Mariupol”, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the ceremony of signing the investment contract between Metinvest Holding and Air Liquide on the construction of the air-distributing complex.

The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Ukraine Isabelle Dumont, the press service of the Head of State reports.

“This is a very important event for Ukraine as a whole. This will strengthen the confidence of the western market in the stability of the country,” the President emphasized, adding that the contract was an important signal for investors, who would contribute to Ukraine.

As noted, the agreement was signed by CEO of “Metinvest Holding” Yuriy Ryzhenkov and Vice President of Air Liquide Lasad Jaouani.

The document provides for the allocation of USD 25 million. This is the first part of a large-scale project that will significantly increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions at the enterprise.

The overall price of the project is USD 78.3 million. Its implementation will create 1,000 jobs.

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