OREANDA-NEWS. On August 06, 2009 Within the framework of his working visit to Odesa region President Victor Yushchenko took part in the opening of the new oil and fat production combine in Illichivsk, reported the Official website president.gov.ua.

In his welcoming remarks the Head of State positively assessed the very opening of the new production despite the crisis in the Ukrainian economy. "We are witnessing the launch of one of the most technologically advanced oil production works in the Eastern Europe", - said Victor Yushchenko.