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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK-Ukraine Infrastructure Summit

22 June 2022 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Berwick-upon-Tweed

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK-Ukraine Infrastructure Summit held on June 17, 2022, focused on rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure post-conflict.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to establish a joint task force for reconstruction efforts.
  • The UK pledged continued financial and trade support for Ukraine's reconstruction projects.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the UK-Ukraine Infrastructure Summit held on June 17, where discussions focused on rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure post-conflict.

Action requested

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Ukraine to establish a joint task force for reconstruction efforts and support collaboration between UK and Ukrainian businesses. The UK also pledged continued financial and trade support for Ukraine's reconstruction projects.

Key facts

  • The Summit took place on Friday 17 June in London.
  • Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Infrastructure Olexandr Kubrakov from Ukraine attended the summit.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to establish a joint task force for infrastructure reconstruction.
  • UK has committed over $3 billion in economic, humanitarian, and military support to Ukraine.
  • UK Export Finance pledged £3.5 billion financial support for trade with Ukraine.
  • The UK introduced sanctions covering over £4 billion worth of products traded with Russia.
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