The mineral agreement between Ukraine and the United States of America does not entail specific financial obligations or debts. Instead, it aims to create a tool for joint investments and mutual benefit, emphasized Deputy Minister of Economy Taras Kachka during a telethon.
This is reported by Business • Media
Purpose of the Agreement and Prospects for Cooperation
“We are currently working on developing a tool that would ensure further assistance from the USA, investments in Ukraine, and returns on investments for both Ukraine and the USA. We would be pleased if these returns exceed the assistance provided by the USA,” noted Taras Kachka while commenting on the subject of negotiations.
Benefits for Both Parties and Next Steps
According to him, the benefit for the USA from the agreement lies in returns on investments in the Ukrainian economy. At the same time, this should not be viewed as repayment of debts for the assistance provided.
“This is a belief in our future. And if it brings benefits to the American people, that is good, as there will also be benefits for the Ukrainian people,” emphasized Kachka.
In his opinion, the project of the agreement is not yet finalized, and both parties have a lot of work to do. According to Kachka, this week a summary of interim results is planned in the form of a joint statement or memorandum of intent.