President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy, addressing representatives of the "Movement of Enterprises of France" (MEDEF) via video link on Monday, called on French companies to join the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
"It is important to restore Ukraine after the war. Peace for Ukraine, guarantees of security, restoration of everything destroyed by the Russian invaders - will be a clear proof that European ideas are stronger than any dictatorships, and the values of freedom, equality, and mutual assistance will overcome any terror "Ukraine can give you thousands of contracts, thousands of jobs. We need your experience, your participation in reconstruction after hostilities," Zelenskiy said.
The head of state invited French construction, automobile, and food companies, as well as energy companies and companies that can help Ukraine with the modernization of communal infrastructure, to cooperate in the territories of Ukraine not occupied by Russian troops.
Zelenskiy also assured those present that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are de-occupying their entire territory.
In addition, he invited MEDEF participants to join the Forum on the Reconstruction of Ukraine, which will be held this fall in Paris.
The President also thanked a number of French companies, regions and cities of France for the already provided support in restoring the destroyed Ukrainian infrastructure.
