Zelensky meets global business, finance and energy leaders in Davos

This was reported by the press service of the Office of the President, Ukrinform says.

“In Davos, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a panel session of the International Advisory Council for Ukraine's Recovery. Representatives of international business, financial institutions, and energy companies attended the event… One of the main topics of discussion was ways to help overcome challenges in the energy sector caused by Russian shelling. The meeting also addressed increasing investment in projects in Ukraine after a dignified peace is achieved,” the statement said.

As noted, the Head of State expressed confidence that this would become possible once Ukraine receives reliable security guarantees.

“Security guarantees for our people are extremely important. But they are also essential for investment and for business – for everyone. And that is a good thing. We are now at a point where we understand this, Europeans understand it, and Americans understand it as well: we all need security guarantees, first and foremost from America, and then from Europe. I hope we will be able to finalize the reconstruction package, the prosperity package that our teams are currently working on,” the President said.

The meeting also discussed how businesses operate in Ukraine under conditions of full-scale war. Zelensky noted that despite the war, Ukrainian businesses continue to operate and develop, and most importantly, to implement modern technologies and innovations.

The meeting was attended by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis, President of the World Bank Ajay Banga, United Nations Development Program Administrator Alexander De Croo, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock Larry Fink, as well as founders and executives of the following companies: Fortescue (Australia), Vestas (Denmark), Schneider Electric (France), Siemens Energy (Germany), TenneT (Netherlands), Equinor (Norway), Sonae (Portugal), Vattenfall (Sweden), ABB (Switzerland), Koç Holding (Türkiye), Bank of America (United Kingdom), Arup Group (United Kingdom), Henry Schein (United States), AES (United States), Bunge Global (United States), Citi (United States), and Goldman Sachs.

As reported, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that today’s meeting in Davos with U.S. President Donald Trump was positive.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine