Ukraine, China sign cooperation agreements

09:10

The Ukrainian and Chinese governments have signed an agreement to develop cooperation in the sphere of construction infrastructure.

The document was signed in Kyiv on Monday, an Interfax-Ukraine correspondent reported.

Ukrainian Regional Development and Cooperation Minister Vasyl Kuybida signed the document on behalf of Ukraine, Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying signed it on behalf of China.

In addition, the Ukrainian Economy Ministry and the Commerce Ministry of China signed a memorandum of mutual understanding to develop trade and economic cooperation. The memorandum was signed by Ukrainian Economy Minister Bohdan Danylyshyn and Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Fu Ziying.

Moreover, the sides signed a memorandum of cooperation on the L-15 aircraft. First Deputy Industrial Policy Minister Oleksandr Pinsky signed the document on behalf of Ukraine, President of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Lin Zuoming signed it on behalf of China.

The sides also signed an agreement to expand cooperation in the sphere of optoelectronic infrared systems. The document was signed by Oleksandr Zinchenko, the director general of the National Space Agency of Ukraine, and the general manager of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

Besides, the sides signed a protocol of intent between Ukrainian state-owned company Chornomornaftogaz, a 100% subsidiary of NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy, and China National Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation. It was signed by Volodymyr Chuprun, the deputy head of Naftogaz's board, and the director of the Chinese National Industrial Group.

The official signing ceremony was attended by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and China's Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang, who is currently on a visit to Ukraine.