Yanukovych has asked for more money for the Chernobyl accident

Ukraine invited the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Fund to increase funding for the construction of the Shelter. This was stated by President Viktor Yanukovych during a meeting with EBRD President Thomas Mirow in Davos at the World Economic Forum, press service head of state. In this case, Yanukovych said that Ukraine highly appreciates the cooperation with the EBRD and is ready to develop it further. "We are generally satisfied with the level of partnership with the EBRD. I wish that you continue to have continued the program of the" Shelter "so we worked together now possible to increase the fund" Shelter "- the President said. He noted that this process can be attract new donors and the relevant work would be useful to have during the international conference "25 Years of the Chernobyl disaster. Safer future. "In this regard, the President said Mirow appreciation for agreeing to participate in the preparation and financing of the Chernobyl conference. Yanukovych also said that the Ukrainian side intends to offer the bank to be sold in its first major investment projects." We see our relationship with the Bank as our strategic partner, "- he said. He recalled that the Bank is already involved in the implementation of 200 investment projects in Ukraine." Thanks to cooperation with you we will gradually restore the stability of the Ukrainian financial system, "- said Viktor Yanukovych. For its hand, Mirow expressed satisfaction with the stabilization of political and economic situation in Ukraine. He, in particular, praised the restoration of cooperation with the IMF and other partners. "We continue to view Ukraine as a very important strategic partner and are ready to continue the investment policy at the highest level" - said the head of the EBRD. It was reported earlier that the EBRD in 2010 has reduced its investments in projects in Ukraine to 13.33% compared to the previous period to 1.3 billion dollars Thus in 2010 the Bank provided funding to within 28 projects. Note that the total EBRD investments in Ukraine as of December 31, 2010 exceeded 6 billion euros, of which about 50% was granted in the past three years. Ministry of Industry