Ukrainian foreign minister, Korean ambassador discuss increasing investments in Ukrainian economy

"We see this year as a year of new opportunities. The current crisis should not hinder but encourage us to find new ways for development," Kuleba said during the meeting, the Ministry’s press service informs.

It is noted that the parties expressed a common interest in developing trade and expanding business contacts despite the negative impact of the pandemic on global economic processes.

Kuleba urged the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to facilitate increasing of Korean investments in Ukraine's economy.

In turn, Ambassador Kwon Ki-Chang informed about the experience of successful Korean investment projects in Ukraine and assured of his interest in developing activities in this field.

The parties also exchanged information on measures to counteract the spread of coronavirus. Kuleba thanked the Korean side for facilitating the prompt procurement of 100,000 coronavirus laboratory test kits which had been delivered to Ukraine on March 30.

The minister appealed to the Korean side with a request to consider providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine with the aim of overcoming the disease, carrying out tests and treating Ukrainian citizens.

The parties also discussed political cooperation, including the organization of high-level visits.

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