KHARKIV, April 9 – The European Investment Bank (EIB) is considering Khrakiv region as one of the priority regions for cooperation in Ukraine and the bank is negotiating with Kharkiv authorities on the participation in the Safe City project, Head of EIB Resident Representation for Ukraine Jean-Erik De Zagon has said.

In order to develop small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), it is necessary to create a good climate, De Zagon said at a briefing before the start of the Kharkiv SME Day Forum in Kharkiv on Tuesday.

The bank sees that in Kharkiv region there is indeed development in the medical field, as well as in the field of transport and education, much is being done to improve the infrastructure and living conditions, he said, adding that this is done thanks to the efforts of the local authorities and the bank.