Economic Relations of Ukraine and the Visegrad Group Countries: Achievements, Problems, Prospects

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to analyze the state, problems, and prospects for the development of trade and economic relations between Ukraine and the countries of the Visegrad Group (V4) in the context of the implementation of its aspirations for European and Euro-Atlantic integration. The need to strengthen the export potential of Ukraine in trade with the V4 countries was noted not only in agricultural and metallurgy products but primarily in goods and services with high added value. The study used the methods of historical, logical and comparative analysis, grouping analytical and empirical generalisation. In preparing the materials, data from the UN, WB, IMF, statistical bodies of Ukraine and V4, publications of domestic and foreign scientists were used. Recommendations are proposed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation between Ukraine and V4 in the field of sustainable development, innovation, and investment attraction, as well as in the process of restoration and modernisation of Ukraine in the post-war period.