The National Bank of Ukraine hosted a meeting between the representatives of the National Bank of Ukraine and Government of Ukraine and a team of Chinese investors and businessmen from Macau and Hong Kong headed by Mr. Chow Kam Fai David.

On the Ukrainian side, the meeting was attended by Governor of the National Bank Sergiy Arbuzov, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Yurii Kolobov, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Prysyazhnyuk, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Eduard Stavytskyi, Head of the State Service for Geology and Mineral Resources Oleh Proskuryakov, People’s Deputy Oleh Malich and other officials.

The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss joint investment projects in the field of agriculture, fuel minerals' extraction and infrastructure construction.

Mr. Sergiy Arbuzov, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, has welcomed the representatives of the Chinese delegation, pointing out that China is Ukraine’s strategic partner and both countries have enjoyed bilateral ties. “I am very pleased we have moved towards practical cooperation and have an opportunity to communicate directly with big Chinese investors today,” said Mr. Sergiy Arbuzov.

Mr. Chow Kam Fai David, one of the most influential Chinese entrepreneurs, owner of the group of companies investing in different industries, political and public figure and Vice-President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, has assured the Ukrainian high-ranking officials that he is willing to do business in Ukraine.

“I have heard about Ukraine, its cultural traditions and extraordinary people since I was a child. Your country has well-developed industries and I hope that we will be able to further develop these industries under the auspices of our governments. We have a keen interest in the Ukrainian agriculture, fuel minerals' extraction and infrastructure construction and banking sector”, said Mr. Chow Kam Fai David. He has also added that the friendship between Ukraine and China is his priority task.

In addition, the sides discussed the possibility of channelling Chinese investments into the banking sector of Ukraine by establishing a bank with participation of Chinese investors and expanding cooperation with Chinese banks, etc.

The meeting was held in a constructive atmosphere, with the sides having discussed topical issues and agreed to maintain a constant dialogue and expand cooperation.