On Thursday, August 17, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO’s director general, traveled to Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.
Her trip marked her first trip to the country in 15 years.
She met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who thanked the WTO for its political support and assistance in overcoming Russia’s challenges, which are causing a global food crisis.
The evolution of trade and its digitalization were also topics of conversation between the parties.
She also visited Irpin in Kyiv, where she saw the extensive damage brought on by Russia’s war. Oleksandr Markushyn, mayor of Irpin, made this announcement on Telegram.
The mayor allegedly showed the WTO chief the results of Russian criminal activity in the town.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala last visited Ukraine 15 years ago, so she was astounded by both our progress since then and the terrible damage the Russians inflicted on us today. She stated that the World Trade Organization will assist in our nation’s reconstruction. At the state level, financial aid will be offered, according to Markushyn.
He also shared another encouraging announcement from the WTO director: “In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Policy, the World Trade Organization is launching programs to support small and medium-sized businesses in Ukraine. “.
