EBRD president to visit Ukraine for high-level meetings

This was said in the Bank's press release, available to Ukrinform.

During her visit, President Renaud-Basso will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal as well as other government and business leaders. Her discussions will focus on the reforms needed to unlock investment by the EBRD and other investors, as well as the post-COVID-19 recovery.

The EBRD expects the Ukrainian economy to grow by 3% this year, though this will very much depend on how the pandemic evolves and the progress made on reforms.

In Kyiv, President Renaud-Basso will also speak at the virtual launch of the National Economic Strategy for Ukraine 2030.

Ukraine is a top three investment destination for the EBRD. In the past two years alone, the Bank has committed EUR 2 billion to the economy. The investments are combined with support for policies that promote the fight against corruption, good governance of state-owned enterprises, structural reforms and a more transparent business environment.

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