Ukraine Reconstruction Forum in Istanbul brings its first results.

On January 31, the Forum on the Reconstruction of Ukraine brought increases to the trade potential between Turkey and Ukraine, said Minister of Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov.

He added that “We have a common goal to attract private investments to restore Ukraine’s infrastructure and make the Black Sea a zone of cooperation, trade, and economic growth.”

The minister emphasized that Ukraine’s priorities will be projects to restore energy, housing, and critical and social infrastructure this year. Following meetings between Ukraine and Turkish government officials, it became known that companies are ready to invest in developing maritime logistics, infrastructure, and roads.

During the forum in Istanbul, the Ukrainian-Turkish Reconstruction Task Force was created. It will provide for the following priority areas of cooperation:

1. Restoration of road infrastructure and construction of temporary bridges and overpasses on key routes.
2. Projects for the restoration and development of water transport infrastructure.
3. Protection for critical infrastructure and housing restoration.
4. Collaboration in the aviation industry.