In order for Russia not to try to resort to new acts of aggression, Ukraine should become a strong outpost of Europe, the embodiment of strength and modernity - Andriy Yermak at the International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kiev

Stoltenberg is a testament that we are not on the way and that the Alliance supports Ukraine's Euro -Atlantic aspirations. Together we do everything today for Ukraine to conquer, ”said the head of the office of the Head of State. He quoted the words of Vladimir Zelensky: “Ukraine will be free. The Ukrainian flag will return wherever it should be right. Will come back with a normal life. " “It's not just a statement.

It is a program of action that we consistently put into practice, ”Andrei Yermak emphasized. The head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine noted that 2022 was the hardest in our modern history, because the destruction and disorder made by Russia during a full -scale invasion of Ukraine are terrified by the whole world. “Yesterday you personally had the opportunity to study the traces of crimes committed by the Russians. And you saw with your own eyes the regions mutilated by war.

But Ukraine stood. She stood, in particular, thanks to your support. We are extremely grateful to those countries that have accepted thousands of Ukrainian refugees. Special thanks for the year of solidarity, for Ukrainian flags on the streets of your cities, ”he said, addressing the representatives of partner countries.

Andriy Yermak thanked the foreign friends of Ukraine for their participation in the projects of reconstruction of the infrastructure of our communities and for the intention of strengthening the support of Ukraine, and also expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian communities, which in the most difficult period of the war were welcomed by the forced displaced Ukrainians.

“Ukraine should become a strong outpost of Europe, model embodiment of strength and present, sponsor of regional and pan -European security. To turn into a real security hub, ”the head of the head of state emphasized. According to him, as an intermediate decision on this path requires, first, full membership of Ukraine in NATO and reliable security guarantees.

"This is the Concept of the Kiev Security Compact, prepared by an international expert group, which I have the honor to lead with Anders Fug Rasmussen," Andrey Ermak said. The second important condition was the head of the Presidential Office, the rapid economic recovery, which is needed by Ukraine, both for further development and in order to be able to finance a powerful defense system as soon as possible.

The head of the head of state emphasized that Ukraine has incredible socio-economic potential, which should be realized taking into account the best world and, in particular, European experience.

Investment opportunities for international business in this way are quite significant: energy recovery with the involvement of the most modern energy efficient and green solutions, the agro -industrial complex, which thanks to the joint partnership will allow to fully use the potential of the most fertile Ukrainian soils, the realization of powerful infrastructure, which Ukraine will connect Ukraine with Europe, the development of industrial production, large-scale reconstruction of the housing stock, the IT industry.

“On this path, horizontal interaction, which is effective and flexible, is extremely important. Direct relationships between the EU and Ukraine regions will accelerate the process of post -war restoration of our country and at the same time provide markets for sales for goods and services of international business, ”Andriy Yermak said. He added that individual states and regions have already started active work in the Ukrainian regions in the patronage format.