The Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development will strengthen cooperation with the EIB in joint projects. This was agreed upon during a meeting between Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities and Territories Development, and Jean-Erik de Zagon, Head of the EIB Regional Hub for Eastern Europe.

“I am grateful that the European Investment Bank remains a reliable partner of our country in overcoming the consequences of russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Along with the projects we are successfully implementing together, I would like to focus on the most important areas. In particular, on the restoration of housing, the energy sector and water supply,” said Oleksii Kuleba.

According to the Minister, the Mykolaiv water mains and other water utilities in the affected regions need to be actively restored: “The Mykolaiv water mains are vital for the southern regions. It is for the residents of these communities that we must find the fastest solution to their water supply needs.”

In his turn, Jean-Erik de Zagon congratulated Oleksii Kuleba on his new position and expressed hope that bilateral cooperation would increase its effectiveness.

According to Jean-Erik de Zagon, a number of joint projects are currently being implemented. These include measures to restore both critical and social infrastructure. Therefore, the European Investment Bank is ready to consider proposals from the Ministry and implement them together.

Oleksii Kuleba thanked Jean-Erik de Zagon for his achievements as Head of the EIB Regional Hub for Eastern Europe and expressed his readiness to develop cooperation with the new head, Kristina Mikulova.