Zelensky, BlackRock CEO agree to coordinate efforts to rebuild Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest investment company BlackRock, discussed the coordination of efforts of potential investors and participants in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The meeting was held in a video conference format, Ukrinform reports, referring to the president’s press service.
According to the preliminary agreements between Volodymyr Zelensky and Larry Fink, the BlackRock team has been working for several months on a project to advise the Ukrainian government on how to structure the country’s reconstruction funds.
The President and BlackRock CEO agreed to focus in the near term on coordinating the efforts of all potential investors and participants in the reconstruction of Ukraine, channelling investment into the most relevant and impactful sectors of the Ukrainian economy.
During the conversation, it was emphasized that certain BlackRock leaders plan to visit Ukraine next year.
The President thanked Larry Fink for the work of the professional team that BlackRock formed to structure the reconstruction projects.
As reported, the Ministry of Economy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the investment company BlackRock to agree a framework for consultative assistance regarding the development of a special platform for attracting private capital to restore Ukraine and support the economy.
Photo: President’s Office