Export-Import Bank of the United States Chair Reta Jo Lewis Hosts Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure Oleksander Kubrakov and Ambassador Oksana Markarova
WASHINGTON – President and Chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Reta Jo Lewis today hosted a delegation from Ukraine led by Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov and Ambassador Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S.
The discussion focused on possible future opportunities for EXIM to support Ukraine’s sustainable recovery and long-term reconstruction in concert with all U.S. government partners.
Chair Lewis reaffirmed the support of the entire Biden-Harris Administration for Ukraine as it defends its democracy and sovereignty. She pledged to continue working with Ukrainian officials and her colleagues in the global export credit community to find ways to advance their efforts while protecting U.S. taxpayer dollars.
ABOUT EXIM:
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the nation’s official export credit agency with the mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. To advance American competitiveness and assist U.S. businesses as they compete for global sales, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. As an independent federal agency, EXIM contributes to U.S. economic growth by supporting tens of thousands of jobs in exporting businesses and their supply chains across the United States. Since 1992, EXIM has generated more than $9 billion for the U.S. Treasury for repayment of U.S. debt. Learn more at www.exim.gov.
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