Ukraine and Denmark possess a great potential to develop bilateral cooperation, in particular in the economic sphere and business issues. Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman announced to media following his meeting with the Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Rasmussen on Tuesday, April 19.

"I believe that this meeting will become the beginning, will prolong in the future and deepen our mutual bilateral cooperation. I think our bipartite ties have great potential for development", said Volodymyr Groysman.

The Head of Government emphasized that it is the first official visit of the Prime Minister of Denmark to Ukraine. According to him, the meeting was very substantive. Thus, the parties discussed future development of bilateral relations, the problems in the Ukrainian economy and the measures to be taken in order to facilitate doing business in Ukraine, in particular, deregulation process.

"I am pleased to note that the Danish entrepreneurs are eager to invest in recycling, to create new jobs, which is crucial," he stressed.

Volodymyr Groysman accentuated that the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, as well as the implementation of reforms remain among the top priorities of the Government activity.

Moreover, the Prime Minister thanked Denmark for the consistent support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and independence, as well as the condemnation of Russian aggression.

In turn, Prime Minister of Denmark commended the commitment of the Ukrainian Government to prolong the implementation of reforms and cooperation with the International Monetary Fund. Lars Rasmussen pledged the support of Denmark for Ukraine in the process of implementation of reforms within the country. "I am confident that this friendship with the new Government will continue. We have hopes and expectations in this regard", he said.