Reta Joe Lewis, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Export-Import Bank; and Dalip Singh, an economist and former Deputy National Security Advisor to the U.S. President, recently arrived in Kyiv.
During their visit, the delegation engaged in talks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, highlighted the significance of their arrival on X (formerly Twitter), noting the delegation's role in the Interagency Donor Coordination Platform aimed at Ukraine's recovery. Brink shared images of the visitors at Kyiv's railway station and participating in discussions on the platform.
The visit comes amidst various international efforts to aid Ukraine in its post-war recovery and rebuilding processes. Notably, the U.S. State Department and the German Marshall Fund have initiated the Ukrainian Cities Partnership (UCP) program, focusing on the sustainable restoration of infrastructure to foster resilient, inclusive, and strong urban environments. Additionally, University of Pennsylvania students, under the Diplomacy Lab program, have devised a reconstruction plan for Bucha, titled Green Network Bucha, aimed at the city's revitalization.
Furthermore, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has expressed interest in contributing to the reconstruction efforts in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, both heavily impacted by the conflict. Meanwhile, Canada has committed to assisting in the rebuilding of 19 Ukrainian communities across seven regions, with a memorandum already signed between the partner nations. This collective international support underscores the global commitment to Ukraine's economic recovery and sustainable development post-conflict.
