Ukraine's central bank expects over $2 bln in foreign direct investment in 2017

"Foreign direct investment in 2017 is expected to reach $2.1 billion, of which $1.1 billion will be channeled into the real sector. Moreover, the flow is projected to further grow to $3 billion in 2018-2019," the regulator said.

Read alsoUkraine reports $1.6 bln in foreign direct investment in nine monthsThe increase in investment is expected due to an improvement in the country's investment climate, it said.

As UNIAN reported earlier, the net inflow of foreign direct investment in Ukraine in January-September 2017 totaled $1.6 billion, which was 40% up year-over-year from $1.15 billion.