Sibiha told the press conference that one round of consultations on the new draft mineral agreement was already held and that the agreement that provides for a strong American business presence in Ukraine contribute to the country’s security infrastructure.
“This process will continue and we will work with our American colleagues to achieve mutually acceptable text for signing,” Sibiha said.
The statement followed by US President Donald Trump told Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky wants to withdraw, warning that the Ukrainian leader would face great problems if he did.
Washington proposed an extended mineral agreement after the two parties failed to sign a framework agreement during the visit of Zelenic USA at the end of February, which ended the Verca JD Vance to Zelenia in the Oval Office.
The revised proposal would require Kiev sent to Washington all revenue from the fund that controls Ukrainian resources while Ukraine does not return all American war assistance, plus interest, according to the summary reviewed by Reuters.
Zelensky said on Friday that Ukraine will not accept any laws on mineral rights that jeopardizes its integration with the EU, but that it is too early for conclusions on the revised agreement.
(Vijesti.ba / Hina)
