Zelenskyy: Business invited to develop internal plan

Business representatives were invited to join the development of an internal plan to strengthen Ukraine, the coordination is being carried out by First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

"We invited business to join the development of an internal plan specifically for the economic direction. Yulia Svyrydenko is leading this work. And the strategic vision of entrepreneurs will be taken into account. Just as one of our key geopolitical needs will be in Europe. This is the foundation," Zelenskyy said in a video address to the 10th Kyiv International Economic Forum (KIEF) in Kyiv on Thursday.

According to the president, the internal plan is being prepared in these weeks, one of its key points will be the economic element, "where we can release the internal economic power of Ukraine through regulation, normal competition" in order to strengthen the power of Ukrainian sovereignty and protection from external aggression.

In addition, the head of state said that he was on his way to Budapest to participate in the summit of the European political community. "It is obvious how important this is now," Zelenskyy added.

He also recalled yesterday's conversation with Donald Trump, noting that it is necessary to do everything to ensure that the results of interaction between Ukraine and America, all of Europe and America, are productive and positive.

"This is a specific task. I am sure that we will solve it too. I count on your support now no less than in previous years," the president addressed the forum participants.