President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the priority issues on the agenda of the Ukrainian authorities in 2021 and discussed a roadmap for their solution. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov, MPs and chairmen of parliamentary committees, Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak, his deputies and advisers.
The parties discussed the changes in the state taking place due to the pandemic. The importance of passing priority laws aimed at implementing reforms that will promote macroeconomic growth was emphasized.
Separately, the parties focused on the support of business and the population. A significant part of the meeting was related to the economy. The parties noted that economic growth is expected in 2021. A number of steps and initiatives are planned to harmonize domestic legislation with European legislation, as Ukraine plans to revise the provisions of the Association Agreement with the EU. Cooperation with international partners was also an important topic.
The Prime Minister said the government is working on the implementation of the President's initiative on a mortgage for young people at 7%.
There are also plans to establish nominal scholarships for students and special awards.
"When we ran in the elections, we promised to simplify the conditions of doing business, provide affordable loans and mortgages for young families, increase financial security. Of course, the coronavirus pandemic has made its adjustments and posed new and unexpected challenges that needed to be addressed immediately. But we must not forget our promises and what people expect of us. In the new year, we must continue to move towards the implementation of our program provisions to build a successful country of happy people," the President stressed.
The Verkhovna Rada will convene for a plenary session on January 26.