Ukraine will have free trade with Turkey

President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to start the process of concluding an agreement between Ukraine and Turkey to establish a free trade zone. Reported by the press office of the state. The parties also agreed to begin the process of abolishing the visa regime. The President noted that today's talks with Turkish Prime Minister were constructive, informative and friendly. In particular, the joint declaration was signed on the establishment of the Strategic High-level Council between Ukraine and Turkey. "We agreed that this agreement is an effective mechanism for cooperation at the bilateral level. We have agreed that for the first five-year goal is to increase trade between our two countries to 10 billion dollars over 10 years to raise it even by half - that is, up to $ 20 billion, "- said Viktor Yanukovych. In addition, the head of state stressed that the parties will work to substantially improve the conditions of work as Ukrainian companies in Turkey and the Turkish territory of Ukraine. According to Viktor Yanukovych, special attention was paid to such industries as energy. Representatives of the States agreed that they would pursue a common policy and use the experience of highly skilled both in Ukraine and Turkey. "We would like to note that our interest also lies in our general policy work in third countries", 0 said the President. In the transport sector parties agreed on the need for trans-regional transport corridors that will connect Eastern and Northern Europe to the Middle East and Central Asia. It was also agreed to cooperate in the military-industrial complex. Ukrainian companies are willing to participate in tenders for the supply of the Turkish army. The Turkish side is ready to consider proposals of Ukraine. "Already in February 2011 is planned to launch Turkish satellite Rasat" using rocket "Dnepr". And cooperation in the aerospace industry will continue, "- added the President. Yanukovych said he expected an official visit to Ukraine by Turkish President Abdullah Gul. As reported, the main purpose of the two-day visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be the signing of the draft comprehensive agreement on abolition of visa regime with Ukraine. At the same time in Kiev from the visit are expected recovery in trade, economic and investment spheres. Ministry of Industry