Austria allocates 10 million euros to support Ukraine: where will the money go
Kyiv • UNN
Austria will provide Ukraine with EUR 2 million for the Grain from Ukraine program, EUR 5 million for the restoration of energy infrastructure, and EUR 3 million for humanitarian aid. The decision was announced following a meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers.
Austria is allocating 2 million euros to support the Grain from Ukraine program, 5 million euros to restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and another 3 million euros for humanitarian aid to displaced persons through international humanitarian organizations. This was reported by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry following a meeting between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg in Vienna, UNN reports.
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Sibiga expressed gratitude to Minister Schallenberg for Austria's financial and humanitarian support.
"I thank Austria for its solidarity, as well as humanitarian, financial and energy assistance. I appreciate the decision to allocate EUR 2 million for the Grain from Ukraine program. We will further develop our bilateral cooperation," Sibiga said.
In the context of the Russian terror against Ukraine's energy system, Sibiga expressed gratitude for Austria's decision to provide EUR 5 million for the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and hopes for its prompt implementation.
He added that the Ukrainian side also appreciates the additional 3 million euros provided by Austria for humanitarian aid to displaced persons through the Red Cross, UNICEF and other international humanitarian organizations.
Sibiga emphasized that Austria and Ukraine are united in defending international law and restoring its strength. He thanked Austria for its unwavering support for the Peace Formula and added that Europe needs a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.
The Foreign Minister expressed special gratitude to Austria for its support of Ukrainian cultural diplomacy. During the meeting, the ministers discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in this area.
The parties paid special attention to the development of trade and cooperation between Ukrainian and Austrian businesses. Andriy Sybiga emphasized that Ukraine would welcome the participation of Austrian companies in the recovery and reconstruction.
The Foreign Minister wished Austria successful coalition negotiations and expressed hope that the next government would continue a constructive dialogue for the benefit of the Ukrainian and Austrian peoples.
