According to Zaluzhny, if London could host at least 5,000 to 7,000 students annually, in 20 years Ukraine would have "completely different officials, and a vastly different attitude towards the enforcement of laws and business."
"We have almost succeeded in convincing the British establishment that the most, shall we say, guaranteed investment of their capital, the assured preservation of their investments, lies in our education, in training our future ministers, prime ministers, governors, and even the future president," the ambassador stated.
He assured that there is substantial support in the UK among all parliamentary factions.
"Believe me, there is not even a hint that we might lose any ground in the UK," Zaluzhny emphasized.
He added that both sides hope to finalize a 100-year agreement, which should serve as a significant foundation for business development; however, this is currently hindered by concerns regarding Ukraine's security guarantees.
Additionally, the British parliament is discussing the possibility of lifting certain legislative restrictions on direct investments in arms production in Ukraine, as Denmark is already doing, Zaluzhny mentioned. Among other potential areas for British investment in Ukraine, he pointed out energy security and the IT sector.