President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with business representatives and potential investors (American Jewish Committee) in New York, the presidential press service reported. The Head of State noted that Ukraine is carrying out large-scale transformations aimed at implementing European and Euro-Atlantic standards.
“The support of partners and allies, first of all the United States, is extremely important for us,” Zelensky said.
The President stressed that the development of economic and investment cooperation is one of the most important priorities for further deepening the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States.
“I invite you to become part of the process of transformation of Ukraine,” the President said.
Zelensky said that Ukraine had developed an ambitious plan for change in the country.
“We are counting on the support of partners, especially the United States, which will allow us to conduct a transformation in the short term. I urge you to join the implementation of this plan,” he said.
The President briefed the investors on the security situation in Donbas and the challenges in the energy sector in the context of the Nord Stream 2 project, the press service said.
The President noted that Ukraine is preparing for mourning events on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy and called for joining these events.
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Jewish community of the United States of America, which has historical ties with our country and has made a significant contribution to the development of strategic relations between Ukraine and the United States.
As reported, on the evening of September 20, Zelensky arrived in New York to participate in the 76th session of the UN General Assembly. The annual debate runs until September 27.
Zelensky is expected to speak at the general debate of the UN General Assembly on September 22.
