OREANDA-NEWS. April 27, 2012. Real economy development is crucial for the economic development of Ukraine, President Viktor Yanukovych said at meeting of the Committee on Economic Reforms.

“The key task I put before the executive branch is to make emphasis on the development of the real economy, creation of a modern industrial base and jobs," he said.

Our resource potential should be our competitive advantage in the global market, the President said. According to him, only in that way Ukraine would be able to boost its economic growth, improve the quality of life of citizens, and protect social and economic interests.

Currently, Viktor Yanukovych said, it is necessary to give additional impetus to the economy, to look for additional incentives to develop and improve the investment climate, protect property rights, create an effective mechanism of interaction between the state and business.

"Honest businessmen and protected business, working people with jobs, rich domestic market, fair wages, pensions and social assistance should become a norm for the national economy and meet the expectations of our society, our citizens," said Viktor Yanukovych.