The visit was planned for the end of August. However, because of the hurricane Harvey, the head of the US energy agency decided to stay in the country.

According to the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine, Perry's visit to Ukraine was postponed due to overcoming the consequences of Hurricane Harvey.

All measures for presenting the Strategy of the national joint-stock company Naftohaz Ukrayiny, which was to be held in Kiev with the participation of Perry on August 31, were also canceled..

Perry also canceled the planned visit to Kazakhstan on Monday, August 28, the ministry explained..

Recall, as a result of the hurricane "Harvey", which hit the state of Texas, killing five people.

As reported URA-Inform, President of the United States of America Donald Trump on Monday, August 28, announced the emergency regime in the state of Louisiana, a decision taken in connection with the oncoming hurricane Harvey ".