Ukraine and Czech Republic boost cooperation: Prague to support Ukrzaliznytsia with locomotives
The President of Ukraine discussed logistics restoration and economic partnership with the Czech Prime Minister amidst ongoing Russian attacks on infrastructure.
🏢БізнесPhoto: Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні
Key points
- Czech Republic to supply locomotives to Ukrzaliznytsia
- 60 locomotives damaged by Russia in one month
- Bilateral trade growth between Ukraine and Czech Republic
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The discussion focused on strengthening economic ties and restoring logistical capabilities, which have suffered significant damage due to Russian shelling.
The Head of State highlighted the critical situation in the rail transport sector, noting that the enemy has disabled 60 Ukrzaliznytsia locomotives over the past month alone. In this context, the parties discussed the Czech government's decision to provide railway equipment to support Ukrainian logistics.
Beyond infrastructure security, the leaders noted a positive trend in bilateral trade this year. Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of the recent visit by a Czech business delegation, during which both sides outlined specific plans for implementing joint investment projects.
Source Інтерфакс-Україна: загальні — interfax.com.ua/news/general/1235765.html ↗
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