PM Shmyhal, French ambassador agree on implementation of infrastructure projects

As the Government portal informs, the parties agreed to cooperate in two major strategic areas.

"These are major infrastructure projects and projects on Donbas restoration, in particular, construction of a water treatment plant in Mariupol," the statement reads.

Shmyhal assured that the Ukrainian side would facilitate to the greatest possible extent and fulfill all the conditions necessary for the implementation of the plant construction project.

As noted, another project concerns the production of locomotives, and Ukrainian enterprises can become part of a large production chain within the framework of this project.

“I am grateful to the French authorities that had elaborated and would finance this project for this gesture of political and economic support,” the Prime Minister of Ukraine said.

One of the aspects of this program might be the allocation of EUR 100 million by France for the modernization of railway sections, rolling stock and the like.

The Head of Government of Ukraine and the Ambassador of France also discussed energy cooperation. During the meeting, it was agreed to hold a teleconference meeting in the near future to discuss the implementation of these initiatives.

Shmyhal also thanked France for its assistance in returning Ukrainian citizens after the closure of borders within the framework of quarantine measures.

"I also hope that France will not take any measures against Ukrainians who will not be able to leave the country for objective reasons," Shmyhal said.

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