President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the delegation of the American state of Utah, led by President of the State Senate Stuart Adams. The delegation also included representatives of business and charitable organizations.
The Head of State emphasized the importance of such visits as signals of support for our country not only at the national level, but also at the regional one, and also praised the full and unconditional support of Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression - the fight for common ideals and democratic values - expressed by the representatives of the State of Utah.
“I would like to thank you on behalf of the Ukrainian people, because our society, we all feel and rely on your support - the support of the United States from the very beginning of the full-scale war, from the very beginning of the Russian aggression,” the President said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the United States helps our country not only at the federal government level, but also at the level of individual states. This includes, among other things, housing reconstruction projects, assistance to internally displaced persons, and humanitarian support.
Addressing the delegation, the Head of State urged American business to actively invest in Ukraine and create new jobs already now.
"It is important for us to create new jobs. If you can help with this, please do so. This is also a contribution to our victory," the President emphasized.
He noted that Ukraine needs the support of private business to rebuild homes, schools and universities destroyed by the aggressor, as well as the energy infrastructure destroyed by Russian missile terror.
"I urge you to invest in the Ukrainian agricultural industry and the IT sector. Such cooperation will be mutually beneficial," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
In the course of the meeting, the President informed the representatives of Utah about the situation in Ukraine. The parties exchanged views on the steps that the representatives of the state could take to help our country defeat the aggressor.
The Head of State emphasized that he would welcome the deepening of bilateral cooperation with American business in the field of arms production and creation of new defense technologies.
"We are open to this. We invite you," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.