The USUBC recently hosted an enlightening Business Luncheon featuring Lyudmyla Yenina, Director General of the Economic Diplomacy Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The key highlight was her presentation on the Nazovni platform, aimed at empowering Ukrainian exporters to penetrate the US market.

The Department of Economic Diplomacy is a linchpin in Ukraine's strategy to enhance its foreign economic interests and manage its sanctions policy. This department is integral in promoting Ukraine's engagement with international economies, fostering innovation, and encouraging investment for national development and modernization of business practices. Its mission is multifaceted, encompassing coordination of trade efforts through embassies, providing digital solutions to exporters and investors, and aligning sanction policies with international partners. Moreover, it's pivotal in areas like energy security and advocating for Ukraine in international environmental and transportation cooperation.

This luncheon wasn't just an event – it was a pivotal moment in reinforcing Ukraine-US business relationships. It served as a platform for sharing insights and strategies on promoting Ukrainian producers in the US market, highlighting the importance of international collaboration and trade.

The Department of Economic Diplomacy within Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) focuses on promoting the nation's foreign economic interests and managing its sanctions policy. It facilitates Ukraine's engagement with international economic entities and drives innovation and investment for national restoration and business modernization.

Central to its mission are coordinating trade and economic efforts through embassies, supporting exporters and investors with digital solutions, and aligning sanction policies with global partners. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in energy security and advocating for Ukraine in international environmental and transport cooperation.

BIO: Liudmyla Yenina, Director General of the Department for Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, has a distinguished career in diplomacy and international relations. Born in Lutsk, Ukraine, she graduated with honors in International Relations from Volyn National University and completed her PhD in Political Science.

Her career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) began in 2008, encompassing various roles including attaché, counselor, and head of divisions, with a focus on EU, NATO, and international security matters. Her education and career reflect a deep commitment to advancing Ukraine's interests in global arenas.