Made in Britain is pleased to agree to support the ongoing development of the Made in Ukraine initiative. Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yuliia Svyrydenko, visited the UK on Friday 6 December and met with Made in Britain Representative and Advisor, George Middleton, in central London.
Made in Ukraine is a Ukrainian government-led programme aiming to celebrate and encourage manufacturing, in an attempt to boost tax revenues, drive exports and make the country’s economy more resilient.
Made in Britain is an independent industry trade association for UK manufacturers that license the official Made in Britain trademark – today used by more than 2,100 companies (95% SMEs). Made in Britain helps buyers to identify UK made products, and Made in Britain companies to boost their sales at home and abroad. The mark is now recognised by 8 in 10 British businesses and well over half of consumers in the UK.
Made in Britain has more than 10 years of experience as well as a community that continues to grow every week, in number and impact.
Ms Svyrydenko and George Middleton signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see Made in Britain share its experiences, along with exploring wider cooperation between UK and Ukrainian companies, including via its Advisors at MAP UK & International.
Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Yuliia Svyrydenko said:
“The United Kingdom has been actively supporting Ukraine since the first days of the full-scale invasion. This year, we signed a Free Trade Agreement, which eliminates tariffs and quotas in bilateral trade until 2029. Now, we are moving to a new level of cooperation. The agreement with Made in Britain will open export opportunities for UK manufacturing companies and enhance the presence of Ukrainian goods in the British market. This is a significant boost to the ‘Made in Ukraine’ program launched this year by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It marks the first agreement with a similar foreign organization aimed at helping Ukrainian producers access new markets and boosting the export of goods made in Ukraine.”
Made in Britain’s CEO John Pearce said:
“Shocks to global supply chains have increased exponentially the emphasis on local buying. Choosing to procure high quality goods you can trust made by manufacturer you can rely on has become the mainstream business thinking through the UK and all over Europe. Made in Britain goes from strength to strength. We’re delighted to engage with the team at Made in Ukraine and make it easier for buyers and consumers to make the most responsible decisions with their purchasing power.”
Made in Britain’s Advisor, and Director of MAP UK & International, George Middleton said:
“I’m delighted to meet Ms Svyrydenko and support Made in Ukraine. We understand the deep value of manufacturing, to a country’s economy and people, as well as the resilience of critical national infrastructure that is essential to our everyday lives. We see that across the UK and via our international trade and supply chain work in countries around the world. We look forward to growing the ties between Ukrainian and UK businesses, through 2025 and beyond.”
For more information on this agreement, Made in Britain’s international trade programme, or strategic relationships with Made in Britain, please get in touch with Made in Britain by email at trade@madeinbritain.org.
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