Ukraine envoy addresses OSCE forum

Eastern Economist

PRAGUE - The OSCE Third Economic Forum underway in Prague through June 5 is discussing security issues related to the development of the energy sector in the OSCE region and ways of expanding cooperation in the spheres of economics, science and technology and environmental protection.

Andrii Ozadovskyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the Czech Republic who headed Ukraine's delegation, said Ukraine is ready for close cooperation with other countries in the energy sector. Areas of cooperation could include the transport of energy, research and development, and establishment of domestic energy markets.

Mr. Ozadovskyi said the Chornobyl disaster has hindered economic reform in Ukraine. He emphasized that the issue of closure of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant is directly tied to the provision of necessary funds from the West for the Shelter Implementation Plan and the establishment of alternative energy sources.

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