KYIV, March 23 – Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva noted the need to expand Ukraine's trade opportunities amid coronavirus (COVID-19) by concluding free trade agreements with foreign states and deepening cooperation with international economic organizations and regional associations, the presidential press service said.

"Further liberalization of Ukraine's trade with the world's countries is a priority for Ukraine and a very difficult task amid protectionism caused by COVID-19," Zhovkva said during a meeting of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.