Zelensky announces launch of Ukrainian Economic Platform for communication with entrepreneurs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine is initiating a new tool to communicate with entrepreneurs – the Ukrainian Economic Platform.

The head of state said this in his nightly video address to the nation, Ukrinform reports.

"Today we are initiating a new tool to communicate with entrepreneurs. And not only with those who are most visible. We are founding the Ukrainian Economic Platform, which will represent small-, medium-, and large-sized businesses, as well as various regions of our state. Investors and relocated enterprises will also be included," Zelensky said.

He added that "Made in Ukraine" is not just a brand, but it is a large community of people, millions of Ukrainians working in businesses.

"These are our people who establish enterprises and create job opportunities for others. The entire business community will be represented on this new platform," he said.

Zelensky noted that the government, together with the Office of the President, regional state administrations, and experts would organize the work of the platform.

"The main task is for it to be an effective communication tool. The communication should always be supported by operational decisions – what state institutions are doing or changing, and what will create a new, normal story of relations, especially between law enforcement bodies and entrepreneurs," he said.

He stressed that Ukraine needs more confidence for businesses and a larger legal, "white" economy for Ukraine, more Ukrainian production facilities, and more Ukrainian products from various industries.

"I have just signed decrees that will enable the creation of this communication tool – the Entrepreneurship Council, as defined in recent decisions of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), and the Ukrainian platform to vitalize entrepreneurship and our Ukrainian products," Zelensky said.