Distinguished colleagues, fellow Ukrainians.

Today, on International Mine Awareness Day, I would like to start with words of gratitude to all our deminers.

Ukraine is the most heavily mined country in the world.

More than 174,000 km² of territory has been affected by the war. Hence, the Government has identified humanitarian demining as one of the key priorities for recovery.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 35,000 km² of territory has been returned to safe use.

We do not stop there and expand our capabilities.

260 demining vehicles are involved in the clearance process, 87 mine action operators are working, and almost 5,500 men and women are liquidating russian mines from our lands.

We pay special attention to the work with agricultural land. More than 1,000 hectares of agricultural land have already been cleared with state funds. This is essential for the sowing season, for the harvest, for Ukrainian exports and our economy.

The sowing season has already begun in all regions, with almost 1 million hectares already covered.

We expect the harvest to improve, particularly wheat.

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Agricultural exports remain the basis for trade and account for more than 50% of all Ukraine's exports abroad.

Last year, exports of Ukrainian goods increased by 13%. In March this year, the positive dynamics of export growth continued - plus 4.5% compared to March last year.

In times of global trade instability, the Government will increase support for domestic producers and exporters.

We have planned all appropriate mechanisms for this purpose.

In particular, the Made in Ukraine program provides UAH 500 million in compensation for the purchase of Ukrainian agricultural machinery.

The state will compensate farmers for up to 25% of the cost of this equipment produced in Ukraine.

More than UAH 6 billion of budget funds are allocated to support the agricultural sector this year.

The eRobota grant program remains one of the most successful initiatives to support business. The state has invested over UAH 12 billion in this program, 25,000 entrepreneurs have already received grants.

The main component of the program is microgrants ranging from UAH 50,000 to UAH 250,000. These have already been issued to 22,500 entrepreneurs.

Today, across Ukraine, it is possible to receive a grant of UAH 150,000 for one job created or UAH 250,000 for two.

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During today's session, we approve a decision to expand the eRobota program for frontline regions. We increase the size of the grant twice - up to UAH 300,000 and UAH 500,000, respectively.

It is crucial that more businesses and more entrepreneurs appear in our communities. Because these are jobs, the ability to provide for yourself and your family, and the financing of our defence capability, because every hryvnia that we collect in the budget in the form of taxes and fees goes to the Security and Defence Forces.

In March of this year, the state budget received UAH 313.5 billion, including UAH 86 billion of income tax paid by Ukrainian companies.

We are grateful to every Ukrainian business that pays taxes conscientiously, creates and preserves jobs and invests in production.

We are grateful to our defenders who deters the enemy.

We thank everyone who works for a strong Ukraine.

Thank you for your attention.

Glory to Ukraine!