Past Events

CORVALLIS, OR | May 7, 2025

Economic Program

Sister City Partnership and Development

The Sister City Partnership and Development Program strengthens connections between U.S. communities and their international counterparts by fostering relationships between governments, businesses, and civic leaders. Through direct engagement with Congress, this program highlights the role of sister city partnerships in advancing cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and grassroots diplomacy.

Tags: Ukraine
MINNEAPOLIS, MN | April 29, 2025

Security Program

Veterans Affairs and Polytrauma Innovation

The Veterans Affairs and Polytrauma Program fosters collaboration between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Ukraine’s veteran support institutions, sharing best practices in treating war injuries, including PTSD and polytrauma. As both nations navigate the challenges of modern hybrid warfare, this exchange strengthens medical and rehabilitative care while deepening the partnership between U.S. and Ukrainian veterans' services.

Tags: Ukraine