On November 14, Chamber held the "In-Focus" Meeting with representatives of Political Party "Samopomich" providing its Members with a great opportunity to discuss the party’s reforms agenda in agricultural sector, taxation and customs spheres, environmental policy, and other aspects raised during the current Coalition Agreement negotiations.
Mr. Taras Kachka, Chamber Acting President presented the speakers as representatives of the political party of “new generation”, stressing on the particular time for holding this meeting – ongoing dynamic process of negating the Coalition Agreement.
The Political Party “Samopomich” was represented by Mr. Ivan Miroshnichenko, Mr. Viktor Kryvenko, Ms. Tetyana Ostrikova, Mr. Ostap Yednak, and Mr. Oleksandr Opanasenko who updated the attendees not only on the structure and goals of “Samopomich” in the new convocation of the Parliament of Ukraine, but also about its vision of reforms in key spheres. Currently, the negotiations are held in 8 Working Groups which should agree on basic principles of functioning and reforming of respective spheres.
AGRICULTURE
Mr. Ivan Miroshnichenko highlighted the key points related to development of agricultural sector:
TAX & CUSTOMS:
In her presentation Ms. Tetyana Ostrikova focused on:
In addition, representatives of Political Party “Samopomich” highlighted the importance of shaping the single and comprehensive economic strategy of the country, fighting corruption and introducing the responsibility of law enforcement agencies, and, of course, conducting all reforms in line with provisions of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement.
It was suggested and agreed by the parties to introduce the permanent communication between the Chamber Committees and Working Groups and respective divisions of the Political Party “Samopomich”. Moreover, it was agreed that the newly elected MPs, once taking an oath in the VRU, are ready to use the tool of MP Request for clarifying the concerns of the business community represented by the Chamber.