PUTRAJAYA. Aug 5 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Ukraine and Malaysia intend to intensify trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said.
“I am honored to be the first head of the Ukrainian state who visited Malaysia. I am very impressed with the high rate of economic growth in your country,” he told reporters after talks with Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Tun Razak.
According to him, the talks were constructive and touched on a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, as well as regional and international security.
“I am pleased to inform you that we have fully agreed on the need to maintain an active dialogue at the highest level,” Poroshenko said.
According to him, the sides confirmed mutual interest in expanding the entire range of bilateral relations.
“Invigoration of trade and economic relations between the two countries is one of the key points in our agenda,” the president said.
According to him, Ukraine has much to offer Malaysia, ranging from joint participation in space programs, the supply of Antonov aircraft and other areas.
“During the negotiations we agreed on the need to speed up the launch of a joint Ukrainian-Malaysian trade committee. We expect its first meeting to be held next year,” Poroshenko added.
