Location
Grand America Hotel
Salt Lake City, Utah
Date
July 12, 2024
"I invite you to build people-to-people connections that will last forever." – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Did you know that WTC Utah President and CEO Jonathan Freedman has served as honorary consul to Ukraine in Utah since 2008? Utah’s bond with Ukraine runs deep. In 2023, Utah was the first state in the nation to send a trade and humanitarian delegation to Ukraine following the full-scale invasion. WTC Utah accompanied Senate President Stuart Adams and 28 Utah companies on the mission, aiming to build economic ties and mutual prosperity.
On July 12th, we were honored to support Gov. Spencer Cox in welcoming the Ukrainian delegation, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, to Utah. The day culminated with the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Utah and Kyiv Oblast, the Ukrainian province surrounding the capital city of Kyiv. The MOU formalizes an ongoing partnership in key industries like aerospace and defense, technology and life sciences, energy diversification and academia.
"The visit includes engagements with business and community leaders and represents a significant opportunity to foster dialogue and collaboration on crucial economic and humanitarian issues," said Freedman. "We extend our deepest gratitude to Governor Cox and the state of Utah for their unwavering support and hospitality."
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