Preparation for the Rome Conference: Shmyhal Reveals Cooperation Plans with EBRD

According to hvylya.net: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Reno-Basso. The parties discussed issues of financial support for Ukraine and prospects for expanding cooperation.

The EBRD has attracted nearly 7 billion euros in investments to support the Ukrainian economy since the beginning of the Russian invasion. These funds are directed towards the implementation of critical infrastructure projects, particularly in cooperation with 'Ukrzaliznytsia', 'Ukrenergo', and 'Naftogaz'.

Work is also ongoing to expand cooperation with the EBRD through European Union guarantee mechanisms to attract additional funding for the recovery of the Ukrainian economy.

The participants of the meeting also discussed preparations for the Recovery Conference, where the signing of important documents on cooperation with the EBRD is planned, both in the public and private sectors in the fields of energy, communications, transportation, as well as new projects in cities and communities.

'We are working on signing important documents on cooperation with the EBRD both in the public and private sectors. In particular, in the field of energy, communications, and transportation. New projects are being prepared in cities and communities,' Shmyhal said.

Denys Shmyhal also noted the importance of using confiscated Russian assets as a source of funding for the recovery of Ukraine, which remains a priority in negotiations with international partners.

Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with the EBRD president, where they discussed issues of financial support for Ukraine and cooperation prospects. The EBRD has already attracted significant investments for the Ukrainian economy and support for important infrastructure projects. Expanding cooperation and preparing for the Recovery Conference are active areas of work.