This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the composition and regulations of the Interdepartmental Working Group on the Implementation of State Sanctions Policy. The changes concern the renaming of the position of the head of the working group and clarification of representation from the Office of the President and the Ministry of Economy.
**Structure and main provisions:**
1. **Change in the composition of the working group:**
* The head of the Interdepartmental Working Group is now the “Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture” instead of the “First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy”.
* The Office of the President will now have one “Deputy Head of the Office of the President (upon consent)” instead of “Deputies Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine (upon consent)”.
* The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture will be represented by the “First Deputy (Deputy) Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture” instead of the “First Deputy Minister of Economy”.
2. **Change in the Regulations on the working group:**
* In the third paragraph of point 7 of the Regulations, the words “First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy” have been replaced by the words “Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture”.
**Key provisions for use:**
* The changes indicate a redistribution of responsibility and representation in the working group, which may affect the decision-making process in the field of sanctions policy.
* It is necessary to take into account the new title of the head of the working group when addressing and communicating with it.
* Changes in representation from the Office of the President and the Ministry of Economy may affect the effectiveness of coordination between these bodies on sanctions policy issues.
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