Yulia Svyrydenko discussed expanding the capabilities of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund with DFC CEO Ben Black
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko held a working meeting in Washington with the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ben Black. During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding the capabilities of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF).
“In less than a year, the Fund has moved from concept to tangible results. Its first investment in a Ukrainian dual-use technology company has already been approved, and more than 200 applications are currently under review. These are important milestones in the long-term economic partnership between Ukraine and the United States in priority sectors – energy, dual-use technologies, critical minerals, and infrastructure,” noted Yulia Svyrydenko.
The Prime Minister added that joint work is continuing on the development of practical tools to support investors, including the use of war risk insurance mechanisms offered by DFC for private sector companies.
The parties also discussed cooperation with Naftogaz and potential investment projects, in particular the restoration of oil and gas equipment damaged by russian attacks, in partnership with American companies.
At the same time, Ukraine is offering American partners the use of its underground gas storage infrastructure. This would strengthen Europe’s energy security and create new routes for energy supply.
Attention was also given to a new area of cooperation – expanding access to affordable housing for Ukrainians. Yulia Svyrydenko thanked DFC for its readiness to broaden financing opportunities for the Ukrainian Financial Housing Company.