Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank: Ukrainian delegation concludes visit to the United States

The Ukrainian delegation in Washington, D.C., led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, held a series of meetings, including with Ukraine's business partners, heads of global American companies, representatives of the U.S. government, and finance ministers of the G7 countries. Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Oleksiy Sobolev took part in the events as part of the official team.

At a meeting with the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Ben Black, the Ukrainian delegation discussed the launch of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund and further steps to reduce risks for investors. A package of potential projects in the fields of minerals, energy, and logistics is currently being formed. Other promising areas for cooperation include defense, energy, logistics, and digital infrastructure.

During a working breakfast at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum, the Ukrainian side met with leaders of global companies that are either investing or planning to invest in Ukraine, including Bayer, Bechtel Corporation, Baker Hughes, Cargill, Citi, J.P. Morgan, ADM, Bank of America, GE Vernova, Carlyle, Corteva, Chemours, Jacobs, and McLarty Associates. The discussion focused on attracting private capital, supporting key sectors of the economy, and investor protection mechanisms.

The topic of energy, as one of Ukraine's priorities, was discussed with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. The discussion covered long-term cooperation between the countries, which will help develop the energy sectors of both Ukraine and the United States. The possibility of involving American companies in projects in the oil and gas industry, uranium mining and enrichment, and nuclear energy was considered as well.

The business program concluded with a meeting with the finance ministers of the G7 countries. The discussions focused on maintaining Ukraine's economic, energy, and financial stability. As noted by the Ukrainian side, one effective tool could be a Reparations Loan mechanism based on frozen russian assets. Such resources should be directed toward Ukraine's recovery and compensation for damages caused by russia. Ukraine is counting on the European Union's decision to implement the Reparations Loan mechanism.