OREANDA-NEWS. June 25, 2008. President Victor Yushchenko and President Valdis Zatlers of Latvia took part in opening of Ukraine-Latvia Business Forum.

Addressing those present Victor Yushchenko said that stirring up cooperation between Ukrainian and Latvian businesses promises benefits for both countries. He also promised that Ukrainian authorities would help foreign businessmen, including those from Latvia, in organizing effective and profitable work in Ukraine. “While working in Ukraine you will have political and authorities’ support in organizing your businesses”, - he said.

In addition President Yushchenko reminded that Ukraine had become a member of the WTO and has started talks with the EU on establishment of free trade zone. These facts according to him also present Ukraine as favorable country for foreign business activity.

At the end of the event, in presence of Presidents Victor Yushchenko and Valdis Zatlers, Ukrainian and Latvian organizations signed a number of documents:
Exchange Information Agreement between Ukrainian state enterprise “Information-Resource Center” and Latvian "Lursoft - IT".
Memorandum on cooperation between Ukrainian Centre for Foreign Investment Promotion and Latvian Investment and Development Agency.
Agreement on cooperation between Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine and Latvia.