Political and military support for Ukraine should go hand in hand with economic support, and this will allow it to overcome all wartime challenges and ensure stable living conditions for citizens. Yulia Sviridenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine, said this in an online statement at the annual Lithuanian Economic Forum. It also invited Lithuanian companies to participate in the reconstruction of post-war Ukraine.
The Minister thanked Lithuania, its leadership, local authorities and citizens for the comprehensive, decisive and consistent support of Ukraine since the beginning of the massive invasion of Russia, and urged Lithuanian companies to maintain and increase their presence in Ukraine: Currently, we need the courage of Lithuanian companies to continue to operate in Ukraine. We need your support to restore infrastructure as soon as possible in a number of regions of Ukraine, in particular, in the demilitarized zones. However, the main thing is that we need new investments. Despite the circumstances, it is crucial to establish that the war is not a ban on investments in Ukraine. Amid the constant threats from Russia, Ukraine will appreciate any investment projects that dare to be present in our country. We work a lot on insurance and reduce the risks of such investments.”Yulia Sviridenko noted.
The prospects for this cooperation are mutually beneficial, because the Ukrainian integration into the EU internal market creates a number of opportunities for Lithuanian companies wishing to expand their business and participate in the European supply chain. This, in turn, ensures economic stability for the entire region.
According to the minister, the obstacles that Russia and Belarus pose to Ukraine and Lithuania, in particular, by complicating land transit and creating the threat of an energy crisis, cannot be overcome.
“Experiencing stability and cooperation even in such difficult conditions will only strengthen the economic relations between Ukraine and Lithuania. I think it is vital not only at the present time, but also at the strategic level. The decision to grant Ukraine candidate status for EU membership is just a starting point. for long-term economic development, which will be supported by recovery projects, “ Yulia Svirenko added.
background
Since the beginning of the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, Lithuania has provided our country with military assistance, which includes Stinger air defense systems, anti-tank weapons, armor and helmets, 120 mm mortars, small arms and ammunition. , thermal imaging devices, UAVs, anti-UAVs, surveillance radars, as well as equipment manufactured by Lithuanian companies, including night vision devices, anti-drone weapons, etc.
Civil defense equipment – equipment for firefighting and rescue operations – boats, mobile heaters, individual dosimeters, gas masks, fire gloves, as well as communications equipment were also transferred from Lithuania to Ukraine.
In the near future, Lithuania will supply Ukraine with M113 and M157 armored personnel carriers, as well as ammunition for reserve training. The state also provides training for Ukrainian National Guard personnel. Ukraine has identified the basic requirements for military training, and the Lithuanian armed forces are ready to meet them. In addition, it plans to supply Ukraine with 10 armored vehicles, ammunition and drones.
Citizens of Lithuania purchased and delivered another batch of EDM4S Sky Wiper anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine. 110 units of this equipment will replenish the arsenal of the armed forces. The value of the gift is 1.5 million euros.
Lithuania will buy 37 Polish Warmate kamikaze UAVs for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On October 12, 2022, a new package of military aid to Ukraine was announced. Lithuania plans to transfer winter clothing and equipment to the armed forces, will allocate additional funds for material support next year, plans to provide 120-mm mortars on the 113th platform, armored vehicles, thermal imagers, UAVs, etc.
Originally published at San Jose News Bulletin
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