Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, Penny Pritzker, embarked on a trip to three different countries in Eastern Europe. She first traveled to Chișinău, Moldova on April 1 where she met with President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Dorin Recean and private sector representatives to discuss U.S.-Moldovan cooperation on Ukraine’s economic recovery and regional economic integration. They also talked about Moldova’s potential role as a launching pad for Ukraine’s recovery that could benefit both countries.
Next, she visited Lviv, Ukraine on April 2 and focused on Ukraine’s thriving IT sector and ways to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship to strengthen economic bonds. She highlighted the importance of community-driven recovery efforts across the country, meeting with Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovyi, technology entrepreneurs and business representatives.
Finally, she will travel to Bucharest, Romania on April 3 where she will meet with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, government ministers and private sector leaders. Discussions will revolve around Romania’s contributions to regional cooperation including emergency energy assistance to Ukraine and the long-term benefits of infrastructure investments for both Romania and Ukraine. She will also visit the RomExpo Refugee Center where she will speak with Ukrainian refugees about their experiences and the role they will play in Ukraine’s recovery.
