Vladimir Zelensky opened trading on the New York Stock Exchange

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky took part in the opening ceremony of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via video. As part of this event, he also announced a large information campaign to attract investment in the Ukrainian economy - #AdvantageUkraine. This is mentioned on official website of the head of Ukraine.

“Freedom always has many different manifestations. And one of the main things is the opportunity to work for your own good, the good of your children and your country. We in Ukraine are fighting for everything that you have. We are fighting for the opportunity for every Ukrainian to enjoy all the manifestations of freedom available to a free person in a democratic society,” Zelensky said in a video message.

According to him, Ukraine has achieved significant results in this struggle.

“We have united the world around our fight for freedom. We liberate the Ukrainian land from the Russian army. And they have already begun the restoration of everything that was destroyed by Russian terror. We are rebuilding our economy. And we give you and your companies the opportunity to work with us for the benefit of each of us,” the president said.

Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that Ukraine is "a story of future victory and a chance for businesses to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in projects right now to be winners."

“Today we are launching a large information campaign to attract investments #AdvantageUkraine. We will tell the whole world why Ukraine is a place of profitable investment and financial opportunities. I invite you to Ukraine! Invest in Ukraine! And this will be a new success story for your companies,” he urged.

After the video message of the President of Ukraine, the bell sounded, which marked the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

The government delegation of Ukraine headed by First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko personally took part in the opening ceremony of the auction.

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The New York Stock Exchange traditionally opens with a bell ringing ceremony. When the NYSE was under, one strike of the gong was enough to announce the opening and closing of trading on the floor. But in 1903, the exchange opened four trading floors. At the same time, four bells were installed, which sounded simultaneously thanks to an electric button. This button is located on a small balcony above the main trading floor. It is still in use today.

The participation of politicians in the opening ceremony of trading is a great honor. The 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, who struck the bell in 1985, drew public attention to the opening ceremony of the New York Stock Exchange. Pressing a button is no longer just a signal, it has become a symbol of prestige. Therefore, even in the digital age, the bell also announces the start of trading.

At one time, the auction was opened by the President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, Premier of the State Council of China Wen Jiabao, President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott, UN Secretary Generals Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan, as well as music stars and cinema.