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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges the Verkhovna Rada to remove from the Law “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Resumption of Contests for Civil Service Positions and Other Civil Service Issues” of February 16, 2021 the provisions restricting the performance of powers by deputy ministers, if the position of the minister is vacant.

This was discussed at a meeting chaired by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the strategy of European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as on foreign policy vectors.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supports the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada in the first reading of amendments to the Tax and Customs Codes of Ukraine, which provide for preferential customs clearance of cars with European registration.

"The judicial system in Ukraine today is one of the biggest problems. First of all, for ordinary Ukrainians who do not hope for justice in the courts and do not feel the protection of the judiciary. But there are also other problems such as attracting investment, the image of Ukraine. All Ukraine's international partners put emphasis on judicial reform, and we need to do it," the President said.

On February 17 this year, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a list of 94 digital transformation projects. The strategy is a reflection of all government activities and contains clear plans for its digitization - transition to modern, transparent and automated rules. The projects of digital transformation for the next three years are: e-notary, e-property, e-urban planning, e-school, e-social protection, e-migration, e-hospital, e-permit, etc.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the activities of Ukraine in the PACE with the representatives of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President.

The situation with beds for COVID-19 patients in the Ivano-Frankivsk region was discussed in detail at a traditional conference call chaired by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President was informed about the details of the death of three Ukrainian servicemen, which occured on Sunday in the Novoluhanske district, Donbas.

During an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with the leadership of the Dubai Health Authority. A significant part of the meeting was devoted to the fight against COVID-19.

During an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Dubai with CEO of one of the world's largest port operators DP World Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.