First Dutch trade mission to Ukraine since the war
Dutch delegation of entrepreneurs to Ukraine; 'It is important that companies prepare'
The Dutch delegation of entrepreneurs will also visit the affected cities during this mission. They speak with local entrepreneurs and politicians, with the reconstruction of the country being an important theme. "We want to get an idea of what will be needed during the reconstruction," says De Sévrèn Jacquet. "No one knows when this war will end, but it is important that companies prepare."
The Netherlands has been supporting Ukraine since the start of the war, but it also wants to offer a helping hand and cooperation after the war. For example, both countries would benefit from mutual aid in the agricultural sector, health care and water management. "It would be very nice if we could soon work together on reconstruction and that the Netherlands could also earn something back," says De Sévrèn Jacquet. 'We are now laying the foundation for that.'
Besides the fact that it is important to take stock now, it is also important that the economy in Ukraine continues to run, says De Sévrèn Jacquet. 'Everything is being done with tax breaks and subsidies.' He points out that life continues even in times of war. 'For example, there are many highly educated IT professionals here. Quite a few new foreign companies in the Lviv region start here. Lviv is emerging as a distribution center.'
EU suspends all duties on imports coming from Ukraine for one year
The European Union has officially suspended all duties on imports coming into the EU market from Ukraine to boost Ukraine’s economy affected by the Russian aggression.
The relevant statement was made by European Commission Spokesperson for Trade and Agriculture Miriam Garcia Ferrer at a briefing in Brussels, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
According to Miriam Garcia Ferrer, the Regulation that suspends all duties on imports coming into the EU from Ukraine was published in the Official Journal.
“It will enter into force tomorrow, June 4, and will apply until June 5, 2023,” Garcia Ferrer said.
In her words, the European Commission welcomes the swift adoption of these measures by the European Parliament and the European Council, following its proposal of April 27, 2022.
“This is an unprecedented step to boost Ukraine’s economy, severely weakened by the Russian aggression,” Garcia Ferrer stressed, adding that it will help alleviate the difficult situation of Ukrainian producers and exporters in the face of Russia’s military invasion.
A reminder that, on April 27, 2022, the European Commission proposed to suspend for one year import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the EU.
Source: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3499061-eu-suspends-all-duties-on-imports-coming-from-ukraine.html
De Oekraïense president Zelenski wil niet wachten tot het einde van de oorlog voordat de wederopbouw van Oekraïne kan beginnen.
In zijn videotoespraak benadrukte Zelenski gisteravond dat er direct veel moet gebeuren. Tienduizenden huizen zijn verwoest in met name het zuiden en noorden van het land waar de Russische troepen nu - volgens Oekraïense berichten - worden teruggedreven. Zelenski wil zijn land nu al voorbereiden op de winter, onder meer met het oog op de energievoorziening.
De eerste grote conferentie over de toekomstige wederopbouw van Oekraïne vond plaats in Lugano, Zwitserland. De Oekraïense premier Denys Sjmyhal schatte er minimaal 750 miljard dollar (bijna 720 miljard euro) nodig zal zijn om de schade te herstellen. Veel Oekraïense bedrijvenparken en fabrieken zijn getroffen door Russische raketten. Grote delen van de economie zijn lamgelegd door verwoestingen, zei Zelenski in zijn toespraak. Duizenden Oekraïense bedrijven liggen stil. Tegelijkertijd moet het om meer gaan dan alleen ‘het herbouwen van verwoeste muren’, aldus de president. ,,Oekraïne moet het meest vrije, modernste en veiligste land van Europa worden.”
Bron: https://www.ad.nl/buitenland/zelenski-wederopbouw-van-oekraine-begint-voor-einde-van-de-oorlog-en-zonder-corruptie~afd06b56/
