Ukraine Seeks Investments; Turkish Companies Can Play a Key Role in Reconstruction: Deputy PM Svyrydenko
Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Ukraine requires investments, and Turkish companies can play a crucial role in the country’s reconstruction and recovery, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko stated on Tuesday.
Speaking at a roundtable meeting at the headquarters of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye in Ankara, Svyrydenko expressed gratitude for Türkiye’s continued support, including humanitarian aid and the Grain Corridor initiative.
She emphasized that despite the ongoing war, economic ties between Ukraine and Türkiye remained strong, with grain and iron and steel exports playing a vital role in their partnership.
Highlighting the significance of Turkish companies, Svyrydenko remarked, “For example, Bayraktar is a brand known even by our children.” She further noted, “Turkish companies are important and strategic partners for us. We hope that you will play a big role in the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.”
Despite three years of conflict, she stated that production in Ukraine has continued, and Turkish companies remained in the country, sustaining their operations.
Svyrydenko also pointed out Ukraine’s wealth of critical resources, including lithium, titanium, uranium, and manganese, and emphasized the country’s interest in investing in the processing of these raw materials.
