The Ukrainian delegation presented priority projects for the development of European railway track and the modernization of the water sector for 2027-2028 at the international exhibition-conference ReBuild Ukraine 2026 in Warsaw and discussed attracting investment in reconstruction with foreign partners, the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine reported on Sunday morning.
"Among the key priorities in the water sector for 2027-2028 are safe drinking water, modern wastewater treatment, and energy independence of critical infrastructure. At the panel 'Resilience and Modernization of Water Utilities: PPPs and Practical Solutions,' attention was given to pilot public-private partnership projects in water supply and wastewater management in Dnipro, Khust, and Uzhhorod, as well as to attracting private investment and implementing European technological and management solutions," the agency's statement in its Telegram channel reads.
According to the ministry, First Deputy Minister Serhiy Derkach and the agency's representative Volodymyr Shemaiev outlined approaches to the active protection of transport infrastructure under conditions of constant enemy shelling, as well as prospects for expanding railway connections with the European Union.
"In particular, the discussion covered early threat warning, multi-level protection, rapid recovery from damage, modular shelters for workers and passengers, and the formation of strategic reserves of repair kits. Another topic was the development of the 1435 mm European gauge network. Its development in the directions of Uzhhorod, Lviv, Kovel, and Chernivtsi with EU support should strengthen transport connections with European countries, increase trade volumes, and expand opportunities for passenger and freight transportation," the ministry noted, adding that the discussion participants considered increasing the capacity of border crossings and forming a rolling stock fleet for the European gauge.
In addition, on the sidelines of the event, Derkach and Shemaiev held bilateral meetings with representatives of EU governments, international financial organizations, foreign businesses, and the Secretary General of the Europe – Caucasus – Asia international transport corridor program (TRACECA), Jasurbek Choriyev, regarding the implementation of joint logistics and infrastructure projects.