At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome, Ukraine and Switzerland signed a new bilateral agreement on cooperation in the field of recovery. The document, concluded between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Federal Council of Switzerland, establishes a legal framework for Switzerland’s long-term support of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
The Swiss government considers Ukraine’s recovery a strategic priority and plans to allocate 5 billion Swiss francs (€4.8 billion) by 2036 to support it.
The agreement includes non-repayable financial and technical assistance from Switzerland to procure goods and services from Swiss companies for recovery projects in the following sectors:
- Energy
- Transport and mobility
- Industrial machinery and equipment
- Construction
- Water supply
- Disaster prevention and emergency response
“The signed agreement provides for Switzerland’s non-repayable assistance through 2036—focusing on restoring critical infrastructure, creating jobs, and providing vocational training. This long-term strategic partnership will allow Ukraine to rebuild using Swiss technologies that meet the highest international standards,” said Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yuliia Svyrydenko.
The assistance will be provided under the expenditure budget of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), which is approved annually by the Swiss Parliament.
The agreement ensures a transparent project selection process through public procurement in line with Swiss legislation, involving only Swiss companies. Special emphasis is placed on:
- Impact on Ukraine’s recovery process
- Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals and the green transition
- Job creation in Ukraine
- Professional training for Ukrainian specialists
“Switzerland remains a reliable partner to Ukraine in its recovery efforts. This agreement offers not only financial support, but also the transfer of Swiss technologies and expertise for sustainable development. It reflects our solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our commitment to European stability,” emphasized Jacques Gerber, Swiss Ambassador and Federal Council Delegate for Ukraine.
The agreement is valid until December 31, 2036.
