In his welcoming speech Leonid Kozhara stressed Ukraine’s interest in further development of political contacts and widening trade and economic cooperation with countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America. The Minister underlined Ukraine’s readiness to take part in implementation of large-scale programs of industrial and infrastructure modernization in the mentioned states.

During the meeting enhancing humanitarian cooperation, in particular, possibilities of providing higher education services for the citizens of the relevant states were also discussed.

Heads of foreign diplomatic missions also met with representatives of the Council of Exporters and Investors under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The industrial possibilities of leading Ukrainian enterprises were presented to the ambassadors.