The Swiss Federal Council has approved a support program for Ukraine for 2025-2028, which will be part of a long-term 12-year assistance plan. The first phase of reconstruction and reforms will be funded by the international cooperation budget in the amount of 1.5 billion Swiss francs (approximately €1.6 billion). This is stated on the website of the Swiss government, UNN reports.
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Ambassador Jacques Gerber, Commissioner of the Swiss Federal Council for Ukraine, will be responsible for the program's implementation.
The program covers three main areas:
- economic recovery - support for Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises, integration of businesses into the global market, rebuilding of urban infrastructure and repair of damaged facilities, especially in the frontline areas;
- development of shared services - improving healthcare, education, social protection, energy supply and transportation. A special emphasis is placed on transparency and involvement of local authorities in the reconstruction process;
- protection of civilians and peacekeeping - providing emergency humanitarian assistance, demining, searching for missing persons and documenting war crimes.
The program includes a wide range of activities aimed at providing emergency assistance, creating a just and sustainable peace and providing the Ukrainian people with a foundation for the future,
In total, by 2036, Switzerland plans to allocate 5 billion Swiss francs (about 5.2 billion euros).