Yulia Svyrydenko discusses new investment projects for Ukraine with the IFC in Washington D.C.
During her working visit to Washington D.C., Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Together with the Government team, the Ukrainian side presented Ukraine’s investment wish list. Priority sectors include energy, transportation, and logistics infrastructure.
At the first stage, the focus is on state-owned energy companies. We discussed mobilizing financial resources for equipment procurement, restoring Naftogaz Group assets, and supporting the long-term development of infrastructure. On the outcome of the neeting, the parties agreed to intensify cooperation with IFC to help identify financing and expand the pipeline of investment-ready assets.
Special attention was given to public-private partnership projects in logistics infrastructure and road construction, and discussed the implementation of the concession tender for terminals at the Port of Chornomorsk with IFC’s involvement. We continue to work together on establishing the Viability Gap Funding Facility to support concession projects,” emphasized Yulia Svyrydenko.
In addition, the talks addressed potential financial support for Ukrzaliznytsia to help stabilize its financial position, including ensuring repayment of its Eurobonds in July 2026.
“We also see opportunities to expand our partnership through financing for major private-sector projects led by Ukrainian companies,” the Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister emphasized that a key condition for attracting investment remains the reduction of the shadow economy and the continuation of reforms. The Government, together with the Verkhovna Rada, is consistently working to create a transparent and predictable investment environment.