EU and Ukraine sign $17 million cooperation agreement

The European Union and Ukraine on Monday signed a cooperation agreement that will allocate €12 million ($17 million) from EU funds for the next for years. The Joint Co-operation Initiative for Crimea Financing Agreement will support economic development and contribute to reducing disparities affecting certain regions in Ukraine. Under the terms of the deal, the EU will allocate €12 million ($17 million) for the next four years. The funds will be particularly used in two sectors: tourism and attracting foreign investment.