Ukrainian FM to Visit UAE, Other Gulf Countries

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Anatoliy Zlenko will visit Kuwait and other Gulf countries as of January 12, reported the Interfax news agency.  

The agency quoted a Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman as saying Tuesday the tour will include Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The spokesman said the visits might result in the signing of a number of agreements on trade cooperation and investment protection.  

He added that his country regards the Arabian Gulf region as a potential market for Ukrainian goods, notably heavy machinery and the technology to explore natural resources.