Zelensky, World Bank president discuss land reform in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the World Bank Group David Malpas have held a meeting to discuss land reform in Ukraine.

According to Ukrinform, the meeting was held as part of Zelensky's working visit to the United States, the press service of the Ministry for Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine reported.

According to the report, both parties paid considerable attention to the progress that has been made in Ukraine over the past few years.

"The head of state briefed the World Bank delegation on the reforms being implemented in Ukraine. In particular, land reform and the development of the agricultural sector, which the bank is ready to support as much as possible, were noted. Volodymyr Zelensky invited the World Bank to join Ukraine's transformation plan," the report said.

The president also presented Ukraine's "green" transformation plan and expressed hope for its support from the World Bank.

"We want to act together with the EU on the Green Deal, decarbonisation of the economy, energy efficiency, and adaptation to climate change," Zelensky said.

In addition, he noted Ukraine's readiness to take an active part in the preparation of a new partnership strategy with World Bank institutions for 2022-2026.

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