OREANDA-NEWS. October 30, 2012. Ukraine is interested in establishing joint ventures in fisheries with Sweden. In addition, Ukraine and Sweden will deepen cooperation in investment projects in agriculture and retooling of enterprises of agricultural sector.

This was discussed by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Ivan Bisyuk with Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Ukraine Stefan Gullgren.

During the meeting, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food said that Ukraine and Sweden have significant potential for cooperation in the field of agriculture. He stressed that Ukraine is particularly interested in developing cooperation in the field of fisheries.

"As of today, our main priority in the development of aquaculture is the joint Ukrainian-Swedish companies to grow marketable fish. Ukraine will hold and work to increase the productivity of the Black and Azov Seas "- said the Chairman of the State Agency of Fisheries Victor Dronyk.

In turn the Ambassador of Sweden confirmed interest in the joint venture of fishery and expressed readiness for further cooperation.

Ivan Bisyuk informed Stephen Gullgren on the successful cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden in the field of veterinary medicine.