Sergii Tiurin had a video meeting with representatives from the State of Utah (USA). It was joined by the Deputy head of the RMA Volodymyr Yuriev, Director of the CNE “Khmelnytskyi Regional Hospital for War Veterans” Oksana Bochkariova, advisor to the Head of the RMA, directors of the RMA’s departments, as well as the representatives of American commercial and non-commercial organizations working in the spheres of innovation, defense industry, veteran support, medicine and public policy.

The American side of the meeting was represented by Bruce Roberts, Founder and CEO of Trident Solutions; Nick Fowler, Executive Director of Trident Solutions; Gerritt Vander Linden, Operations Director of 47G company; Jeremy Andra, CEO of Bennett Group DC Washington; Brenden Borrowman, Founder of Neurova Labs, which is a company that researches the impact of virtual reality on the recovery of cognitive functions in injured veterans.

Support of the American people is extremely important for Ukraine and our region. We share common democratic values, see a common future, and continue to expand our cooperation during these challenging times. We are grateful for all the assistance received from the United States of America – financial, humanitarian, diplomatic and political.

This was an introductory meeting, during which we discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation. Considerable attention was dedicated to the rehabilitation of veterans, particularly the implementation of modern treatment and recovery methods for military personnel who sustained injuries. We also touched upon the topic of education and career guidance for young people, emphasizing the need to develop youth programs that will facilitate the professional development of the younger generation.

We also focused on healthcare issues, including expanding telemedicine capabilities, organizing a healthcare summit, improving rehabilitation services for military personnel, and advancing initiatives in mental health. Additionally, we discussed the prospects of bringing in innovations and technologies that could strengthen the region’s economic potential.

Our American partners expressed their willingness to continue cooperation and support for Ukraine. We agreed to continue working in specialized groups to develop solutions for signing memorandums.

I am thankful for the constructive dialogue and support. By working together, we can make an important contribution to Ukraine’s recovery and future. I am confident that our cooperation will only get progressively stronger. Glory to Ukraine! Long live America!