Ukraine and Finland launch international Civil Protection Shelter Coalition to support Ukraine
Ukraine and Finland are launching an international Civil Protection Shelter Coalition to support our country.
The relevant statement was signed today, May 28, in Kyiv by the Prime Ministers of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and of Finland Petteri Orpo.
According to the Head of the Ukrainian Government, the creation of the above initiative is aimed at coordinating the efforts of partners in the construction of shelters, ensuring the exchange of best practices in this area and creating financing mechanisms for the construction of civil protection facilities.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the Ukraine Facility programme having been launched by the European Union could become one of the possible support tools.
As of today, according to Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine has more than 62,000 shelters but needs more. In addition, a number of facilities need to be modernized and upgraded.
"The Government is busy implementing a strategy to build shelters. Our goal is to construct 2,300 civil defense facilities by 2027, and another 3,000 by 2030. We expect to raise about EUR 14 billion for the construction of shelters through the Coalition's activities," he emphasized.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine called on the international community to join the Coalition and contribute to the development of protective structures in Ukraine.
“We are grateful to the Government of Finland for its support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are bravely fighting for their independence and freedom against the russian aggressor,” said Denys Shmyhal.
Joint Statement between the Prime Minister of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Finland on the Launch of the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition for Ukraine ( .docx , 17.38 Кб ) (Ukrainian version)