The key themes of the international Rebuild Ukraine Construction and Energy 2024 Conference, held in Warsaw, were consolidating international support and maximizing the engagement of Ukrainian and international businesses in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
The event, organized on the initiative of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, brought together approximately 600 companies from over 40 countries, heads of relevant ministries from foreign states, as well as representatives of international institutions and organizations. The Ukrainian delegation was led by the Minister of Energy, German Galushchenko.
“We thank the energy companies participating in the conference—those who see their future in Ukraine, those already operating here and ready to expand cooperation, and those implementing projects in various sectors, particularly renewable energy and energy storage systems. Businesses are offering numerous innovations and modern technologies in both energy generation and transmission systems, which can and will be implemented during Ukraine’s reconstruction,” said German Galushchenko.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation visited the exhibition and pavilions where Ukrainian and foreign energy companies, as well as leading international institutions, presented existing and potential areas of cooperation for Ukraine’s recovery.
The conference included specialized panels, working groups, and networking events focused on energy and infrastructure restoration and investment.
Minister of Energy German Galushchenko held a series of high-level bilateral meetings. During these meetings, the parties discussed the state of Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of the winter season, opportunities for further assistance, and the development of cooperation. The minister expressed gratitude to partners for their steadfast support of Ukraine during this challenging time.
German Galushchenko met with Poland’s Minister of Climate and Environment Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Norway’s Minister of Energy Terje Aasland, the UK’s Minister of Industry Sarah Jones, Lithuania’s Minister of Energy Dainius Kreivys, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Richard Verma, Special Envoy of the French President Pierre Heilbronn, Italy’s Special Envoy for Ukraine’s Reconstruction and Resilience Davide La Cecilia, representatives of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and held a joint meeting with special envoys from 18 partner countries on Ukraine’s recovery.
International partners reaffirmed their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine’s energy sector and to facilitate investments in its restoration and reconstruction using modern technologies. They emphasized improving the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system, promoting its decentralization, and strengthening overall energy security.
