Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, during a visit to Kyiv as part of a delegation of European Union ministers, held a meeting with representatives of Italian businesses in Ukraine.
This was reported by Italy’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Carlo Formosa, in an interview with Nova Agency.
According to the diplomat, 17 representatives of companies that had invested in Ukraine before the full-scale war and continued operating during this difficult period took part in the meeting.
“Italian entrepreneurs have accumulated significant experience and knowledge that can serve as a foundation for those who will enter the Ukrainian market when conditions allow,” Formosa noted.
He added that each of these stories is an example of resilience and commitment to Ukraine, and that many companies have deep roots in the country.
According to him, this involves a wide range of sectors — from finance and energy to footwear manufacturing, technical services, architecture, food distribution, construction materials, textiles, publishing, and pet products.
Formosa emphasized that this experience is also important for the future of Italy’s economic presence in Ukraine.
“Just imagine what it means, in terms of experience and knowledge, to be able to share all this with those entering this market,” the ambassador stressed. In his opinion, the Ukrainian authorities understand that these business communities, which remain active, are an “irreplaceable asset,” as they build trust in the Ukrainian market among potential investors.
As the publication notes, in 2025 trade between Italy and Ukraine reached €4.5 billion. Bilateral economic relations are based on complementarity: Italy exports machinery, pharmaceuticals, and agri-food products, while importing agricultural raw materials and metallurgical products.
