
We lay the foundations for 5% economic growth, there are ample opportunities for achieving this target, claims Prime Minister
Landmark economic decisions
adopted last year were instrumental
in stabilizing economic situation and laying the
foundations for the growth that
is higher than the planned
3%. This statement was issued by
Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr
Groysman during the annual meeting of
members of the American Chamber
of Commerce, which brings together
representatives of leading world companies
in our country.
"We must
do our utmost
to ensure (economic) growth reflects our capabilities,
hence this is far from
3%, and every business should receive the result,
in particular, increased incomes, paying taxes, development,"
the Head of Government underscored.
Volodymyr Groysman stressed
the Government had succeeded
in continuing of deregulation, introducing effective development tools, taking fundamental decisions in the pension
system, the education system, health care, and
adopting new legislative rules in the privatization
of non-strategic state assets.
"That is
why 2018 has much better potential
than 2017 year," the Prime Minister
emphasized," The task is to
pay the way
for economic growth of 5, 7 and more percent
through decision-making process, smart regulation,
simplification of procedures and demonopolization, infrastructure modernization, capacity building and support
for specific sectors. "
The Head of
Government recalled that this year,
a package of 35 bills, developed in collaboration with the President
of Ukraine, the business, and
parliamentary factions and aimed to
improve the business environment and create conditions for further development
of the country,
is to be
adopted.
"This is
a package of economic transformations that will enable
us to achieve
the qualitative growth. Our dialogue allows
to shape the agenda of
reforms and our growth", claimed Volodymyr Groysman.