Svyrydenko presented Ukraine's "wish list" to investors in Washington

During her visit to Washington, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where she presented Ukraine’s investment “wish list” for priority sectors.

She announced this on Facebook.

According to Svyrydenko, Ukraine is engaging with international partners “in the language of specific projects.” Key areas include energy, transportation, and logistics infrastructure.

“In Washington, we are speaking with partners in the language of specific projects. During a meeting with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), together with the government team, we presented Ukraine’s investment ‘wish list’ in priority areas—energy, transport, and logistics infrastructure,” the Prime Minister noted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

She reported that in the first phase, the focus is on state-owned energy companies, specifically on securing financing for the purchase of equipment and the restoration of Naftogaz Group assets. The long-term development of energy infrastructure was also discussed.

Separately, the parties agreed to intensify cooperation with the IFC to expand the list of investment-attractive assets and attract financing.

Other priorities include public-private partnership projects in the road and logistics sectors, as well as a concession tender for terminals at the Port of Chornomorsk with IFC participation.

“We are continuing to work together on establishing the Viability Gap Funding Facility to support concession projects,” Svyrydenko emphasized.

Possible mechanisms for financial support for Ukrzaliznytsia were also discussed, particularly to stabilize its financial condition and repay Eurobonds in July 2026.

The Prime Minister added that a key condition for attracting investment remains the de-shadowing of the economy and the continuation of reforms, on which the government is working together with the Verkhovna Rada.