Minister says Czechs wish to be leader in Ukraine’s post-war renewal

The minister of industry and trade, Jozef Síkela, told an annual gathering of diplomats in Prague on Monday that Czechia aimed to be a leader in the post-war renewal of Ukraine. Mr. Síkela told the meeting that securing EU-wide financing would be key to carrying out shut a renewal project.

The minister said that Ukraine had prepared a document outlining the repair of critical infrastructure that will be required. He also said that his officials had set up a system named Business Club Ukraine intended to help Ukraine source what it needs from Czech companies.