A meeting took place between Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba and the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso, along with EBRD Managing Director for Ukraine and Moldova Arvid Tuerkner and a bank delegation.
The discussions focused on the implementation status of ongoing projects and prospects for further cooperation in key sectors, including rail transport, road infrastructure, energy resilience, and the development of public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms.
Oleksii Kuleba emphasized the importance of continued EBRD support, describing the bank as one of Ukraine’s key strategic partners.
“We highly value the unwavering support of the EBRD, which remains one of our main strategic partners. Today, our focus is on restoring social and critical infrastructure, as well as the comprehensive transformation of the transport and energy sectors. Joint work on attracting private investment is a key condition for the country’s economic resilience,” he said.
During the meeting, Kuleba presented integrated regional energy resilience plans designed to prepare for upcoming heating seasons. The parties also discussed the protection of critical infrastructure, including railways and ports.
A separate focus was placed on strengthening the financial stability of Ukrainian Railways and ensuring uninterrupted operations under wartime conditions. The sides also reviewed priority road projects considered essential for logistics, evacuation routes, and national defense support.
Participants confirmed a shared commitment to expanding PPP-based projects, particularly in the port sector and road infrastructure. The goal is to attract both international and private capital to reconstruction efforts.
An additional priority is the introduction of a “fast-track” mechanism for PPP projects, aimed at reducing preparation and launch timelines to up to nine months — a timeframe described as competitive by international standards.
EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso reaffirmed the bank’s continued financial and technical support for Ukraine, noting the effectiveness of joint coordination efforts.
Following the meeting, both sides agreed to further develop investment projects that will be presented to international partners, including at the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC).
