Ukraine is interested in the construction of a sea terminal on its territory to process crude iron ore with the participation of Brazil, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has said.

“I think that the initiatives on the joint construction of a sea
terminal in Ukraine to process crude ore of new quality may be of
interest and may help develop of our port potential,” Tymoshenko said
in Kyiv on Wednesday at a meeting with the Brazilian president

Besides, Ukraine would appreciate Brazil’s sharing experience in the
introduction of alternative energy sources, water power energy and
nuclear energy.

The premier also said there is a great potential of research and
technical cooperation between the two states as well as the cooperation
in defense sector.

Source: Interfax-Ukraine

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