Ukraine and the United States have jointly prepared a strategic document – the “Roadmap for Ukraine’s Prosperity,” which outlines the main directions for the country’s economic development and recovery over the next 15 years. The document includes key elements of a future investment agreement and provides a comprehensive set of measures for modernizing the economy and attracting international partners to the reconstruction process.
This is reported by Finway
Main Goals and Directions of the Roadmap
During a conversation with journalists, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the roadmap developed together with the USA represents a long-term economic vision until 2040. It establishes a clear understanding of the formats for partner participation – both from the United States and the European Union, as well as other countries, in the country’s recovery projects. An important element of the document is the identification of priorities in investment and development directions to ensure maximum efficiency of the resources involved.
“This is a long-term economic document, a vision for 2040, developed jointly with the United States. In fact, the content of many points of Ukraine’s resilience plan is embedded in this roadmap… Now we have a clear understanding of the opportunities for partner participation – from both the USA and Europe and other partners. Specifically, with America, this is formalized in a special economic document,” the president said.
Key Projects and Investments Foreseen by the Document
One of the sections of the roadmap, as noted by Zelensky, envisions the creation of a powerful global development package for Ukraine. Within this package, the launch of a development fund is planned, which will invest in rapidly growing sectors of the economy, including technology, data processing centers, and the field of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the modernization of gas infrastructure is planned, which will result from cooperation with American companies.
The roadmap also anticipates joint efforts to rebuild areas affected by the war, with a focus on reconstructing cities and residential neighborhoods. Ukraine will have the right to independently determine the priorities for the allocation of finances in the territories under its control.
The document contains provisions for infrastructure development, the extraction of minerals and natural resources, as well as the involvement of the World Bank in developing a special financing package to accelerate these processes. A high-level working group will be created to coordinate the implementation of the strategic plan, with a leading global financial leader serving as the administrator.
The basic document foresees four signatories: the USA, Ukraine, Europe, and Russia. At the same time, as the president emphasized, the Russian Federation will not participate in the fund or the reconstruction processes. The format of cooperation currently envisions close interaction between Ukraine and the USA, with the possibility of involving European partners.
After signing this agreement, Ukraine plans to expedite the procedure for concluding a free trade agreement with the USA. However, the American side insists on a parity approach and is considering the possibility of similar agreements with Russia. The Ukrainian side, in turn, is focused on developing economic relations specifically with the USA to strengthen the national economy and support the country’s recovery.