Abromavicius Aivaras

Draft resolution on dismissal of Minister Abromavicius registered in Rada Verkhovna Rada MP Viktor Bondar (Vidrodzhennia deputy group) offers the parliament to discharge Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius. 26.11.15 21:28 32 873 75 Ukrainian Politics

Abromavicius: Ukraine will have most advanced electronic procurement system in Europe before 2017 There will be Europe’s best public e-procurement system in Ukraine the beginning of 2017. 25.11.15 18:58 6 664 103 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine supplied $765 mln in goods and services to occupied Crimea in 2015, 45% of it being electricity, - Economy Minister Abromavicius The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade says the overall supply of goods and services from mainland Ukraine to the territory of Russia-annexed Crimea has made $765 mln since the beginning of 2015. 23.11.15 17:52 9 613 68 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea Power blockade of Crimea

Abromavicius promises Ukraine's economy advances next year: "We'll have at least 2 percent growth" Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius expects Ukraine’s economy to grow by 2 percent in 2016. 04.11.15 17:01 4 674 45 Economics

Germany to allocate EUR 136 mln in aid and grants to Ukraine Economic Development and Trade Minister of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius and Head of the Directorate of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany Andreas Gies signed the corresponding documents in Kyiv on Wednesday. 04.11.15 15:27 2 455 38 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Minister Abromavicius: "I would like to have all directors of public companies screened" All directors of public companies should be screened for damages they inflicted to Ukraine. 21.10.15 19:20 4 409 59 Economics

"We will not allow Russian investors to privatization of state enterprises," - Abromavicius Russian investors will not be allowed to participate in privatization of state assets. 15.10.15 22:00 13 116 151 Ukrainian Politics

Major companies should be sold to foreign strategic investors, - Economy Minister Abromavicius The largest of the state Ukrainian companies listed for privatization should be sold to foreign strategic investors. 08.10.15 12:20 12 089 111 Ukrainian Politics

Recent law on public procurement to save $50 bln a year, - Minister Abromavicius President Petro Poroshenko signed law on public procurement. 28.09.15 14:29 10 954 47 Economics

Unique anti-corruption instrument introduced, - Poroshenko signs new law on public procurement. PHOTOS The president is confident that the law of Ukraine on amendments to certain laws of Ukraine in the sphere of public procurement regarding bringing them in conformity with international standards and taking measures to overcome corruption is a new powerful weapon against corruption. 25.09.15 22:06 21 147 137 Previously in trend: Shadow economy

Abromavicius and Avakov to talk over raids on Ukrainian IT companies Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius met with Ukrainian IT community, lawyers, corporate executives, representatives of associations affected by inspections of controlling and law enforcement authorities. 24.09.15 18:25 9 016 24 Ukrainian Politics

Minister Abromavicius to deal with searches in IT companies Minister of Economy Aivaras Abromavicius promised to urgently settle the issue of illegal searches in a number of companies operating in the IT sector. 23.09.15 21:10 19 906 122 Economics

250,000 tons of grain and dozens thousands tons of gasoline vanished from state reserve, Ukraine’s Economy Minister says The inventory reconciliation of the property of the Ukrainian Agency for State Reserve revealed 250,000 tons of grain missing. 21.08.15 23:01 59 039 313 Economics

Cabinet to invite Parliament to reduce number of administrative services from 3,000 to 570, Economic Development Minister Abromavicius says The Cabinet of Ministers intends to invite the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to reduce the number of administrative services from 3,000 to 570. 07.08.15 21:59 15 379 82 Incidents

Economic Development Minister Abromavicius initiates liquidation of work record books "to bury Soviet past" Minister of Economic Development of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius announced of his intention to liquidate work record books (Soviet practice of recording every work experience into one single account of a person - ed). 07.08.15 11:28 109 282 717 Economics

Last chance for Ukraine to overcome corruption given by US, Ukraine's Minister of Economic Development and Trade Abromavicius says According to a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, 97% of businessmen called corruption major obstacle for doing business. 04.08.15 19:09 97 469 533 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Top-ranked foreign specialist unanimously selected to head Ukrnafta. It is not Chichvarkin, Minister of Economic says Nomination Committee for the appointment of Ukrnafta CEO will propose the candidacy of a foreigner for the Cabinet’s consideration. But it will be not Chichvarkin. 11.07.15 00:14 49 981 266 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine's GDP to double in 15 years, - Abromavicius presented Ukraine's economic strategy Abromavicius believes Ukraine's GDP has to double in 15 years, provided its annual growth makes 4,5%. 10.07.15 15:36 12 147 222 Economics

"Our goal at the US investment forum is to show the new governmnet and connect with key investors," - Abromavicius. VIDEO The goal of the Ukrainian delegation at the first U.S.-Ukrainian Business Forum, which is to take place on July 13, 2015 in Washington, D.C., is to connect directly with key investors. 10.07.15 10:36 9 003 41 Ukrainian Politics

“This is pure populism. We will have a little chance of seeing next IMF tranche,” - Abromavicius commented on foreign currency loans law Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius believes that the law on restructuring of the foreign currency loans is populism. 03.07.15 15:03 17 787 142 Ukrainian Politics

Economics Minister proposes to outsource control over customs to a foreign company The Ukrainian government is discussing the transfer of the customs service control to a foreign company. 23.06.15 18:35 28 968 246 Ukrainian Politics

Abromavicius: "I dismissed Borovik because of his confrontational style of behavior" Dismissal of the known German lawyer Sasha Borovik is related to the results of his work and confrontational style of behavior. 15.05.15 22:56 66 750 165 Ukrainian Politics

Abromavicius introduced a new employee of the Ministry of Economy – well-known American economist Scott Jacobs Well-known American economist Scott Jacobs will work for the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. 24.04.15 17:45 32 712 196 Economics

Abromavicius: IMF “very surprised” with Ukraine’s fulfillment of obligations The International Monetary Fund management was surprised with the progress of the reforms in Ukraine and the government's efforts to fulfill the terms of the Fund's loan program. 20.04.15 23:16 157 0 Ukrainian Politics

Centrenerho and Odessa Portside Plant will be put up for sale - Economics minister Given serious demand from investors and the fact that Centrenerho PJSC and Odessa Portside Plant PJSC are not strategic for the country, these companies will be offered for sale. 31.03.15 23:06 17 191 194 Ukrainian Politics

Trade turnover between Ukraine and Russia fell by 43% in 2014 - Abromavičius Trade turnover between Ukraine and Russia fell by 43%, according to the results of the year 2014; the drop is due to Moscow's tough foreign policy, as well as the general decline of the Russian economy as such. 31.03.15 17:57 13 874 209 Economics

Ukraine's GDP decreased by 7% in 2014 - Minister of Economy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius estimated Ukraine's GDP decline in 2014 at 7% level. 06.03.15 11:58 7 586 43 Ukrainian Politics

Hroisman holds meeting of the Board of coalition and members of the government to discuss changes in the state budget-2015 The meeting of the Board of coalition factions is held in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The participants are discussing the adoption of amendments to the state budget and pension legislation. 26.02.15 18:24 9 963 61 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

Minister of Economy intends to bring Ukraine into the top 50 countries in terms of doing business within two years Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius expects Ukraine's entry into the top 50 countries in terms of doing business in the next two years. 23.01.15 13:41 7 588 42 Ukrainian Politics