Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has welcomed the establishment of a committee by the Ukrainian World Congress to support the economic development of Ukraine.

"The Ukrainian World Congress supports the government on the path of reforms and set up a committee to support economic development. I welcome this initiative and am ready for close and quality cooperation," Groysman wrote on his Facebook page.

"The support of our powerful 20-millon diaspora could be very useful for us," the premier said.

As reported, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Ukrainian World Congress on September 27, 2016 signed a memorandum of cooperation. According to Groysman, cooperation can take place both in economic and cultural spheres.