As winter approaches, Prague is widening support beyond emergency supplies, opening a new channel for businesses ready to repair Ukraine’s damaged infrastructure.
The Czech Republic is preparing to strengthen its support for Ukraine ahead of the winter season. Priorities include helping restore the energy system and other critical infrastructure facilities.
Czech First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry Karel Havlíček said that he plans to visit Ukraine in the autumn. At the same time, the Czech side is preparing a mission of companies that could take part in rebuilding Ukraine’s infrastructure.
Cooperation in industry, energy, research, and development. Thank you for today’s discussions with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. I also confirmed that I am preparing a mission of Czech companies to Ukraine to involve them in infrastructure reconstruction.
– Karel Havlíček
Czech Companies to Be Involved in Ukraine’s Reconstruction
According to Karel Havlíček, the Czech government has expanded financial instruments for businesses working with Ukraine. This is expected to create additional opportunities for implementing joint projects in industry, energy, research, and development.
The Czech Republic has already delivered 35 shipments of energy equipment to Ukraine. Preparations for a business mission to Ukraine were also discussed during a meeting between the Czech government and business representatives. The participation of companies is expected to help accelerate the restoration of key infrastructure facilities.