A representative of the Department of Economy and Investment visited the first Business Forum of the Ukrainian Diaspora, which took place on May 18-19.

For the first time in 25 years, businessmen from Ukraine and the diaspora from 15 countries gathered at the Business Forum, during which participants had the opportunity to establish direct contacts and discuss opportunities for cooperation.

The purpose of the forum was to promote the potential of the diaspora in the Ukrainian economy, to develop ties between Ukrainian business and Ukrainian businessmen abroad, to attract investment in the Ukrainian economy, to invite experienced managers from abroad to take part in the process of reforming Ukraine’s economy.

During the forum, participants had the opportunity to discuss possibilities of cooperation areas: energy savings, information consulting, IT technology, investment and innovation, agro, tourism, etc. in the framework of the relevant section and B2B dialogue. Entrepreneurs who have established businesses, in particular in Lithuania, Australia, Italy, Andorra, Spain, Portugal, and a number of other countries, spoke about the needs and opportunities for cooperation with the Ukrainian business community.