President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with manufacturers from the Odesa region: representatives of machine and instrument engineering, pharmaceutical, food, and wine industries.
The key topics of discussion included strengthening defense against constant Russian attacks and ensuring the continued operation of the maritime corridor. The Head of State outlined the ongoing efforts to enhance the air shield over the Odesa region. The President also assured that there would be no changes in the functioning of the maritime corridor.
“There are only discussions about a ceasefire: at sea, in the air, and on land. If we are talking about a full ceasefire, it will apply everywhere. Then, there will be free navigation. The concept of a ‘maritime corridor’ will no longer exist because there will be free navigation,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained.
At the same time, according to the Head of State, work is also ongoing to ensure reliable security guarantees once a ceasefire is implemented, including the deployment of a security contingent in Ukraine.
“Odesa is certainly part of this because we are talking about deploying forces at sea, in the air, and on the ground. At sea, of course, primarily in the Black Sea, this means the entire Odesa region, Mykolaiv region, and so on. So, when we talk about maritime security, we are specifically discussing this,” the President emphasized.
Additionally, the meeting covered major challenges for businesses, such as access to financing, logistics, export development, as well as the results of the Made in Ukraine policy and the Dialogue between Government and Business platform.
Special attention was paid to expanding economic support programs and engaging partners in the restoration of damaged industrial equipment.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Government to explore the possibility of meeting with foreign partners in an Industrial Ramstein format to discuss support for the restoration of strategic enterprises affected by Russian attacks.
