Ukrainian economy integrates into the world economic environment thanks to its openness. Today it is impossible to be separated from the outer world, but relations with other countries should be based on the principles of equal rights and mutual benefits. Therefore, openness of economy, liberalisation of foreign economic activity are to be compliant with complex measures of protecting domestic market and the policy of reasonable protectionism of domestic producers.

We are convinced that Ukraine is to use the advantages of international distribution of labour and co-operation for dynamic development of the national economy, interest of international financial organisations in raising the economy and their readiness to direct resources at its invigoration. Ukraine has solid chances of being accepted into the world economy as an industrially developed country and not as a supplier of raw materials and cheap labour.

Meeting its needs in the critical imports (energy, high technologies, and details for the strategically important industries) we should do our best to establish parity in the external relations with the countries where import exceeds export in trade.

We consider that it is necessary to enhance the structure of external economic balance by means of reducing unjustified imports, reducing the share of raw materials in export and increasing the share of value added products, scientifically advanced and highly technological products. We consider that systemic changes in energy complex of the country will help to cope with energy-based dependence on export.

At the present stage of economic development it is important for Ukraine to maintain its status of the state, through the territory of which oil, gas and other products are transported from Russia to the other countries of Europe. Using our convenient geopolitical location we should improve existing and find new possibilities of offering export services (pipelines, railway and automotive transportation, marine fleet etc.)

We view states of the European Union and Central Europe as important economic partners of Ukraine. Expanding economic relations with Russia is also an important component in the strategy of our economic growth.

We see real prospective of tackling new and restoring old traditional for Ukrainian economy markets in CIS and Baltic countries; developing their free trade based on bilateral agreements.

The state is to create conditions favourable for Ukraine's joining World Trade Organisation, approximate legislation that regulates international trade and customs procedures in conformity with international standards.

We understand that the existing risk of losing the invested capital, high tax rates, imperfect legislation and low payment capacity of the population scares off foreign investors. Considering this, we intend to initiate implementation of new programmes promoting favourable for foreign investments environment, efficient state insurance of investment risks and other means of improving enhancing attractiveness of national economy.