Ukrainian president met with Egyptian Billionaire Naguib Sawiris
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with CEO of Orascom Investment Holding Naguib Sawiris.
The Egyptian businessman noted that he was glad to talk to the Head of State and tell him about his activities. He expressed an interest in investing in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Naguib Sawiris for his initiative and interest in Ukraine's investment opportunities.
"I heard you’ve been interested in investment opportunities in Ukraine for several years, but did not venture. Now is a very good time,” the President said.
He spoke about the renewal of the Ukrainian Parliament and the formation of a new Government, which, in the President's belief, will allow the implementation of structural reforms in the short term to achieve an economic boom in the country over the next 5 years.
It is also important to carry out structural reforms aimed at attracting investment into the economy, the President stressed.
"I have repeatedly said to investors and our international partners that I would personally protect foreign investments in Ukraine, and the government and parliament are working to create a favorable business climate in our country," he said.
Among the major changes, the Head of State mentioned land reform, privatization, development of digital technologies, telecommunications, financial sector, as well as increased transparency of subsoil use.
Source: President of Ukraine