Minerals Agreement between Ukraine and the United States: full text
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko will sign a framework agreement with the United States of America. The official text of the agreement has already been published, allowing you to familiarize yourself with all the details of the agreements.
The United States and Ukraine have agreed to create a Reconstruction Investment Fund that will attract investments for the country's reconstruction and development of strategic assets. The fund will be jointly owned by the two countries and financed by monetizing Ukraine's natural resources and other sources.
The framework agreement contains a number of key aspects aimed at deepening cooperation between Ukraine and the United States. Among the main areas:
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Economic Support : The United States is committed to assisting Ukraine in its economic recovery, including through investment and technical assistance.
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Trade relations : The agreement provides for the simplification of trade procedures, the reduction of customs barriers, and the support of Ukrainian exports.
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Energy security : The parties agreed to cooperate in the energy sector, in particular in the development of renewable energy sources and strengthening Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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Anti-corruption : The agreement provides for US support for reforms aimed at reducing corruption and improving governance in Ukraine.
Briefly about the most important points of the agreement:
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The purpose of the agreement is to create an Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine to attract investments and develop strategic assets.
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The structure of the Fund is jointly owned by the governments of Ukraine and the United States in accordance with the contributions of the parties. It is managed by representatives of both states, and the details are regulated by a separate Fund Agreement.
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Financing – Ukraine transfers 50% of revenues from the monetization of state natural resources to the Fund. The Fund reinvests the funds in projects in Ukraine.
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Sources of income – include minerals, hydrocarbons, oil and gas fields, infrastructure, and other strategic assets.
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Profit distribution – the Fund's income is directed towards its development, support for security, economic growth, and future dividends.
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The investment process is focused on attracting capital, developing Ukrainian assets and monetizing them.
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US financial guarantees – provide long-term commitments to support Ukraine's economic stability.
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Legal guarantees – the Fund's assets cannot be alienated or encumbered without the consent of both parties.
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Control and compliance – mechanisms are provided to avoid conflicts with Ukraine's international obligations and sanctions regimes.
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Ratification – The Fund Agreement is subject to ratification by the Parliament of Ukraine.
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Next steps – the US and Ukrainian working groups will urgently develop the final text of the Fund Agreement.
Yulia Svyrydenko emphasized that this agreement is a historic step for Ukraine. She noted that the document creates a basis for long-term cooperation and opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian business.
For their part, US representatives expressed their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine in its pursuit of democracy, economic development, and European integration.
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