The First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniienko together with Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy and International Cooperation Arsenii Pushkarenko paid a working visit to Zhytomyr region.
The visit included dialogues with representatives of the district state administration and business, as well as an introduction to a local enterprise and projects implemented for the community.
“First of all, in Berdychiv, together with the Head of the District State Administration Liudmyla Dymydiuk, we honoured the memory of the fallen Heroes – those who fought the enemy to the last and gave their lives for Ukraine, as well as the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. Low bow and eternal honour! All their deeds are recorded in history,” said First Vice Speaker Oleksandr Korniienko.
A meeting with representatives of the business community was held to understand the needs of local entrepreneurs and identify legislative issues that need to be addressed for further business development. Particular attention was paid to the topic of European integration, as, according to Oleksandr Korniienko, the new status will bring both new opportunities and new challenges to the country. He expressed his gratitude to entrepreneurs who, despite the difficult conditions, continue to work, pay taxes and support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
During the visit, a presentation of the film ‘Zhytomyr Region in Struggle: 1000 Days of the Great War’. The event was held with the participation of the film’s protagonists, who documented their testimonies for history – military, doctors, regional authorities, and the families of the Heroes. “The world should see this: how Ukrainians continue to work, save and help despite everything. How the enemy has changed every city and village of our country – in places where life was bustling, there are now ruins,” the First Vice Speaker stressed, noting that rebuilding the country is one of the state’s priorities. He expressed gratitude to international partners who have already supported the restoration of a number of facilities in Ukraine.
The programme of the visit to Zhytomyr region also included an introduction to the activities of one of the region's promising agricultural companies specialising in crop and livestock production. In addition, they visited the modern ITSTEP computer academy and the local Made in Ukraine office. “We congratulated the safe space for teenagers ‘SviTy’ in Zhytomyr on its first anniversary. The project was created by the BGV Charity Fund together with partners for internally displaced persons and children of military personnel to provide psychosocial support. It is very important now in the context of a full-scale invasion to help children find inner strength and learn to overcome challenges,” said the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
According to Oleksandr Kornienko, regular visits to the regions and frank communication with people on the ground allow us to better understand the current issues that concern communities, as well as to determine the directions of the central government’s activities to create favourable conditions for the development and functioning of the country’s regions. “Ukrainians are an indomitable people. No matter what, Ukrainians strive to do more and better. Nothing stops them. Thanks to you, our country is getting stronger every day!” the First Vice Speaker stressed.