Denys Shmyhal and Prime Minister of Ireland discuss Ukraine’s recovery and involvement of Irish business in this process
Іn 19 July, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Taoiseach of Ireland Leo Varadkar in Kyiv.
The parties discussed Ukraine’s recovery and the involvement of Irish business in this process. Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine would provide all the necessary investment support. He cited the example of the Irish companies Kingspan, which is investing EUR 280 million in its project in Ukraine, and CRH with investments of EUR 25 million.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine also spoke about russia’s attempts to disrupt the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
“The shelling of Odesa’s port infrastructure endangers millions of lives around the world. The world must stand firmly against russia’s attempts to create a global food crisis,” said Denys Shmyhal.
The Head of Ukrainian Government thanked Ireland for its immediate assistance after the russians blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam: “We appreciate the efforts of the Irish government and people to support our country.”
For his part, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar noted that his country stood by Ukraine and would continue to provide full support, including at the level of international institutions.