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NYSE Welcomes His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President Of Ukraine

Date 23/09/2008

The New York Stock Exchange today welcomed His Excellency, Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine. President Yushchenko met with NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer and commenced the day’s trading by ringing the NYSE Opening Bell.

“It’s my pleasure to welcome back His Excellency Yushchenko to the NYSE,” said Mr. Niederauer.  “Three years ago the President paid a visit to the NYSE, and this morning, we had another fruitful discussion. I look forward to furthering our strong partnership, and to listing companies from Ukraine on our markets.”

Mr. Niederauer also met with President Yushchenko early this year, at the World Economic Forum in Davos and visited Ukraine  in May 2008.