Today, 26 June, the fifth Ukraine Recovery Conference officially concluded in Gdańsk. At the closing ceremony, Poland handed over responsibility for hosting the conference to Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The sixth Ukraine Recovery Conference will take place in Tallinn in 2027.
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stressed that Ukraine’s reconstruction is Europe’s largest economic project of the coming decade, encompassing not only the rebuilding of infrastructure destroyed by Russia’s aggression but also the development of strong democratic institutions and Ukraine’s closer integration with the European Union.
“Since 2022, Estonia has contributed to Ukraine’s reconstruction through hundreds of projects. Dozens of our companies and organisations are helping every day to rebuild Ukraine and strengthen its resilience. Bringing the conference to Estonia reflects our commitment to continuing our long-term support for Ukraine and advancing this strategic process at the international level,” Tsahkna said.
The Foreign Minister added that Estonia intends to involve the other Nordic-Baltic (NB8) countries in preparing and organising the conference. “The NB8 cooperation format enables us to bring together our region’s expertise, experience and resources in order to provide even more effective support to Ukraine and put forward joint initiatives that help accelerate both the reconstruction process and Ukraine’s integration with Europe.”
On the final day of the conference in Gdańsk, the Foreign Minister took part in the panel discussion “How to Better Connect Ukraine with Europe?” He stressed that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union is not only a matter of security but also an opportunity for Europe to learn from Ukraine’s experience while strengthening its own economy and resilience. “The closer we bring Ukraine to Europe, the stronger and more resilient Europe as a whole will become.”
Photos from the conference: https://www.flickr.com/gp/estonian-foreign-ministry/b53Wh8g0GT
