In pursuance of the Decree of the President of Ukraine, an online meeting on the establishment of the National Investment Fund was held on March 29 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

The Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture Ihor Petrashko, representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, as well as representatives of the Presidential Office took part in the discussion of the conceptual foundations of functioning of the Fund.

 The Prime Minister heard proposals on the setting up of the National Investment Fund and instructed the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture to prepare and submit to the Cabinet of Ministers a draft resolution.

"The creation of the National Investment Fund will be another step towards improving the investment image of our country. The Fund will help attract new investors to the economy and provide an opportunity to implement new important projects for Ukraine," said Denys Shmyhal.