Ukraine continues to rely on international financial institutions to fund reconstruction and energy security amidst the ongoing war. During a virtual meeting, Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky and EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso, along with the bank’s senior leadership, reviewed financial support projects in energy, transport, and critical infrastructure restoration. Koretsky highlighted that discussions covered both short-term initiatives with immediate results expected this year and long-term systemic programs.
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“Since the start of this year alone, EBRD investments in Ukrainian projects have exceeded €1.4 billion,”
Koretsky said, thanking the bank for its backing. The conversation also focused on adopting best corporate governance standards in the public sector and supporting the privatization of state-owned banks and enterprises. This meeting underscores the strong collaboration between Ukraine and the EBRD on vital development areas. Investments in energy, transport, and infrastructure restoration are expected to help the country overcome crisis impacts and secure stable long-term growth. The emphasis on governance and privatization reflects the government’s aim to modernize the public sector and attract greater private capital.