Zelensky meets with World Bank delegation

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with the World Bank delegation led by Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde.

“An important meeting with the World Bank delegation headed by Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde. We are grateful for the number of programs that the World Bank implements in Ukraine, especially after the start of a full-scale war,” Zelensky said in a Telegram post.

He also thanked for the willingness to assist Ukraine even amid military challenges.

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According to the president’s press service, particular attention was paid to the provision of financing by donors under the coordination of the World Bank for projects to rebuild Ukraine, primarily in the areas of transport infrastructure, electricity and healthcare.

The President emphasized the urgency of implementing programs for the fast recovery of destroyed infrastructure facilities, primarily residential buildings and educational institutions.

Zelensky separately noted the importance of implementing business insurance programs in Ukraine, which is especially relevant in the context of job creation.

During the meeting, the parties noted the importance of the further coordination of donors’ efforts by the World Bank and partners to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance in a timely manner.

As reported, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and World Bank Vice President Anna Bjerde discussed the implementation of joint projects in support of Ukraine.

Photo: President’s Office