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President Zelenskyy oversees historic Memorandum of Understanding with Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) to support Ukraine's military and rebuilding efforts through defense and industry connections

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed a historic agreement between Ukraine's Ministry of Strategic Industries and the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC), which will help streamline Ukraine's acquisition of essential resources for its defense, while aiding efforts to rebuild the nation while still in conflict.

Key Points: 
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, D.C., by AZDIC President Lynndy Smith and Ukraine Minister of Strategic Industries (MSI) Oleksandr Kamyshin.
  • The MoU will facilitate the development of joint ventures and production opportunities, with AZDIC forging vital connections between Ukraine and defense and mining entities in Arizona and other targeted U.S. states.
  • "We appreciate Ukraine's enduring partnership, and we look forward to supporting their cause through Arizona's defense connections."
  • Meanwhile, AZDIC is committed to establishing similar partnerships between Ukraine and other states across the nation through its umbrella organization, the Global Defense & Industry Coalition (GDIC).

Ukraine Hosts Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) Delegation Trip to Identify Reconstruction, Food Security and Defense Technology Needs

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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AZDIC President Lynndy Smith was invited to Ukraine after hosting Parliament Member Dmytro Liubota earlier this year to discuss immediate defense technology needs.

Key Points: 
  • AZDIC President Lynndy Smith was invited to Ukraine after hosting Parliament Member Dmytro Liubota earlier this year to discuss immediate defense technology needs.
  • The Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition's visit to Ukraine helps us further support Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unprovoked war," said Arizona Senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema.
  • “It was an honor to host the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition,” said Liubota, Kharkiv parliament member.
  • Additionally, the Arizona delegation also visited the City of Irpin where they saw first hand the cruelties of Russian aggression.