President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Chrystia Freeland, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada, as an advisor on economic development. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Head of State's Telegram, as well as to the relevant decree.
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As Zelenskyy noted, Chrystia Freeland is professionally proficient in such matters and has significant experience in attracting investments and carrying out economic transformations.
Now Ukraine needs to increase its internal resilience - for the sake of Ukraine's recovery, if diplomacy works as quickly as possible, and for the sake of strengthening our defense, if due to partners' delays we have to work longer to end the war.
At the same time, the text of the decree states that Freeland is appointed as a non-staff advisor to the President of Ukraine on economic development.
Additionally
Chrystia Freeland served as Minister of International Trade, as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada, headed the country's Ministry of Finance, and from 2020-2024 was Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.
She is of Ukrainian descent: before her political career, Freeland worked as a journalist, editor, and deputy editor for publications such as the Financial Times, The Washington Post, and The Economist.
Recall
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced additional economic assistance to Ukraine totaling $2.5 billion during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
UNN also reported that Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree of January 5, officially appointed Serhiy Kyslytsia as First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.