May 14, 2015 in Budapest was held the third forum of the business cycle Ukraine: Just business. The event brought together at once representatives of business circles of Hungary and Ukraine, who are interested in strengthening trade and economic relations.
The forum Ukraine: Just Business was attended not only by business elite, but also by officials of both countries. Welcoming remarks were made by the Secretary for Economic Diplomacy of the Minister of State for Economic Diplomacy, MFAT Levente Magyar and Charge d'Affaires of Ukraine to Hungary Mykhailo Yunger.
"The level of trade and economic relations between Hungary and Ukraine today is lower than it could be, - emphasized in his speech Magyar. - For our part, we are interested in their active development and we welcome all initiatives aimed at further deepening of economic ties between our countries".
Yunger, in turn, noted that the economic interests of Hungary and Ukraine are very similar, what makes co-operation between the two countries very perspective. "Hungary is a long-term trade partner of Ukraine. And many Hungarian companies are interested in developing our cooperation, including investment. The objects of interest of the Hungarian side concentrated mainly in western Ukraine, but it is only the beginning of a long journey, "- he said.
The main part of the forum was held in the form of a panel discussion, participants of which, in particular, were:
- Imre Toth, Honorary President for CIS countries, HCCI.;
- Dr. György Kota, Director of Hungarian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
- Olena Derevyanko, Vice-President of the DCH Group;
- Maksym Lavrynovych, managing partner the Lavrynovych & Partners Law Firm.
Speaking about the prospects of improving the investment climate in Ukraine, Derevyanko stressed that the representatives of Ukrainian large business are ready to contribute to the solution of the problem and already doing a lot to deal with. "DCH Group and personally Alexander Yaroslavsky are interested in improving the investment attractiveness of Ukraine, and will continue to work in this direction", - she said.
Developing the topic of creating a positive investment climate in Ukraine, Maksym Lavrynovych noted that success is impossible without the presence of an appropriate legal base. "Carrying out all the necessary reforms and reforming the legal framework of Ukraine according to European standards, will significantly increase the investment attractiveness of the country".
The organizers managed to attract the attention of European partners to Ukraine, making the country a perspective target for investment, even in the context of the current problems and difficulties. An important role was played by the opinions of businessmen who already have experience in Corporate Business and investment projects in Ukraine, as well as living examples of effective Hungarian-Ukrainian economic cooperation. Summing up the forum, participants highly appreciated both the initiative itself and the results of the project.
The cycle of presentation forums Ukraine: Just business, aimed at improving the investment and business attractiveness of Ukraine in Europe, started on April 15, 2015 in Prague. The second Forum cycle was on April 27 in Warsaw. The initiators of the forum are: the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Lavrynovych & Partners Law Firm. Its strategic partner is Alexander Yaroslavsky’s DCH Group.
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