Ukraine's financial stability, economy reforms, energy security, and recovery - key topics highlighted during Ukrainian delegation's meetings in Washington

A Ukrainian Government delegation led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko visited Washington to attend events during the Annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank Meetings. Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine Oleksii Sobolev participated in meetings with the leaders of key international financial institutions as part of the team.

Joint work on developing The Ukraine Economy of the Future Strategy, which is essential for implementing long-term economic reforms in Ukraine, was discussed at a meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde. Other topics discussed at the meeting included the implementation of new privatization and public-private partnership projects, the launch of the Viability Gap Funding Facility to support and co-finance concession projects, and more.

At a meeting with European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño, the parties discussed the consequences of the aggressor's attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities and the measures being taken to ensure the stable operation of the energy system throughout the country. The Ukrainian side thanked the EIB for its support in the field of energy security. In particular, the provision of a EUR 300 million loan to Naftogaz of Ukraine for the purchase of gas ahead of the heating season. The parties discussed the possibilities of new support packages, restoration of energy facilities, and ensuring sustainability of the systems.

With Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the parties discussed energy security and recovery, joint efforts to attract private investment to Ukraine's economy, expanding war risk insurance, privatization issues, and corporate governance reform.

The Ukrainian delegation continued discussions with the leadership of the International Monetary Fund on the next cooperation program for 2026–2029: defense, economic and energy stability are among priorities for Ukraine for the coming year. Considerable attention was paid to the issue of using seized russian assets for recovery and compensation for losses, including in the energy sector. As was noted, in this context, Ukraine is counting on the European Union to launch the Reparations Loan mechanism.

Following the meetings, all parties agreed to continue cooperation on all issues raised.