Ukraine to step up cooperation with European Investment Bank

MOSCOW. Nov 8 (Interfax) - Deputy chief of staff of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Irina Mudraya and new head of European Investment Bank (EIB) Regional Hub for Eastern Europe Kristina Mikulova have discussed strategic areas of Ukraine-EIB cooperation, including investment in critical infrastructure and financing of economic recovery projects.

Emphasis was put on the need to enhance energy security and to restore transport and logistic infrastructure connecting Ukraine to the EU, Ukrainian media quoted the Ukrainian Presidential Office's statement.

The EIB expressed the readiness to support projects ensuring Ukraine's energy independence and upgrading key infrastructure elements.

Mudraya thanked the EIB for "tangible support" for Ukraine provided since the beginning of the crisis.