Zelensky: Ukraine expects major investment in the Carpathians
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes the Carpathian region has significant potential for the development of tourism, logistics and miltech.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the potential of the Carpathian region during the Carpathian Economic Forum, expressing hopes for significant investment in the area. He stressed the importance of viewing the Carpathians as a serious European project and highlighted the need for investment in tourism, logistics, and miltech sectors.
Zelensky is currently in discussions with partners from the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, to bring in major investments. He also pointed out the significance of logistics in the Carpathian region, stating that their country faces numerous challenges due to the ongoing war. The President announced the expansion of logistics routes with Moldova and expressed optimism about potential bilateral projects, particularly with Hungary's new policy.
Furthermore, Zelensky highlighted the growing miltech sector in the region, noting that over 500 companies have relocated there, mainly due to their own efforts. He anticipates that next year, meetings with representatives from the Middle Eastern countries will take place to discuss the implementation of these projects. The Ukrainian President also introduced a new transregional initiative, the Carpathian Eight (C8), aimed at showcasing the Carpathian platform across eight countries.
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