Ukraine-Canada trade turnover up 60% - Poroshenko

“I can say that we had a lot of achievements in our relations with Canada last year,” the president said.

“We have already achieved the result, as our bilateral trade turnover has grown by 60%. This is a vivid evidence of the improvement of the Ukrainian economy. This also an evidence that the FTA agreement is exactly what the Ukrainian and Canadian business was waiting for,” he stressed.

Read alsoLithuania urges Canada to join major investment drive for UkraineThe President thanked the Canadian side for supporting the Ukrainian reforms in various sectors: “We see that our Canadian partners are willing to share their experience, provide advisors and interact in all spheres”.

The Head of State paid special attention for the support of Canada for the rural medicine project. According to him, the delegation of the Government of Ontario visits Ukraine to share experience. The telemedicine is being introduced. “Canada demonstrates a resolute support for the implementation of my initiative as soon as possible,” he said.

In her turn, Governor General of Canada Julie Payette noted that 1.3 million people with Ukrainian origin live in Canada. “Canadians of Ukrainian origin did not only make a huge contribution to the history of Canada, but also make a huge contribution to all spheres of life in Canada,” she noted.

Read alsoUkraine invites Canada to join construction of ammunition plant – Poltorak Julie Payette also expressed willingness of the Canadian side to help implement reforms, in particular in the fight against corruption and ensuring human rights. The Governor General of Canada also reminded that recently the Canadian-Ukrainian Free Trade Agreement had been signed to ensure the growth of prosperity and create more opportunities for business development.