Kyiv City State
Administration
Kyiv
Investment
Agency
2023
One of the main topics of the World Economic Forum in Davos is the war in Ukraine and the restoration of peace. Support and necessary assistance to our state in the fight against the Russian aggressor. And also - the post-war recovery of Ukraine. The Mayor of Kyiv, the head of the Association of Cities of Ukraine Vitaliy Klitschko stated this on the air of the national telethon.
"It is very important to keep the focus of attention on the war in Ukraine and on further assistance to our state. To meet and convince world politicians and businesses. We are talking about vital things for our country. First, these are air defense systems, heavy weapons. We must defend our cities, our citizens, the infrastructure that the enemy is destroying. We need weapons to defend ourselves and to win!" Vitaliy Klitschko emphasized.
He also noted that he holds many meetings with foreign partners, at which he discusses the possibility of economic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Kyiv. In particular, regarding the post-war reconstruction of the infrastructure.
"Today we need generators in case of long-term power outages. We need financial help. We are also talking about the "time after the war". We will have to rebuild the country. We will need big investments. And in Davos, my brother and I are meeting with government officials, mayors of major European cities, and representatives of global business. They assure that they will help in the future. Because today everyone sees the bloody face of Russian aggression. And everyone understands that Russia is committing genocide in Ukraine," Vitaliy Klitschko emphasized.
In particular, Vitaliy Klitschko met in Davos with the Vice-Chancellor - Minister of Economy of Germany Robert Habeck.
"They talked about further support and assistance to Ukraine. In particular, the transfer of weapons. Positive decisions have been made. Good news is coming soon!" Vitaliy Klitschko noted after the meeting.
Vitaliy and Volodymyr Klychkо will also meet with EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso, take part in the strategic session "Rebuilding Ukraine" and in the informal meeting of world economic leaders "Preparation for a new geopolitical era", where, in particular, they will discuss the restoration of peace and order, the necessary assistance Ukraine.
Vitaliy Klitschko will also speak at the event traditionally organized by the American edition of The Washington Post, which will gather this year the most influential American and world politicians and representatives of global business.