Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken up an unpaid position on the International Advisory Council for Economic Recovery alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“Elchi” reports that “The Independent” publication released information about this.
According to the report, the former prime minister has started advising the Ukrainian government on economic recovery as the country tries to restore its energy sector by next winter.
The Advisory Council is expected to provide a group of experts to advise both Zelenskyy and his economic advisor, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland.
Sunak stated that it was an honor for him to support Ukraine while serving as Prime Minister.
“The West needs a strong Ukraine, and a strong Ukraine needs a strong economy. Therefore, I am very pleased to join the international group advising President Zelenskyy on economic recovery issues. I am confident that Ukraine, with its human capital, natural resources, and culture of innovation, can become one of Europe’s most dynamic economies,” he added.
According to the publication, Sunak participated in the council’s first meeting on February 26, along with other international figures, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso.