Slovenia remains Ukraine's trustworthy partner in reconstruction and development
Ambassador Edvin Skrt speaking at the Conference | Author Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve
Hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Conference brought together more than 100 delegations composed of representatives of states, international organisations, development banks and the private sector. The main objectives were increased international aid to Ukraine, sustainable regeneration, private investment mobilization and acceleration of reforms for Ukraine’s European future.
Together, participants announced support amounting to more than 10 billion euros. The European Commission pledged the support totalling 2.3 billion euros (including investment guarantees and non-refundable funds), the establishment of a new European flagship fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine with an initial capital of 220 million euros. Multilateral banks and the private sector announced extensive commitments.
Slovenia remains committed to providing long-term support to Ukraine. In 2025, it will contribute more than 5 million euros from the official development assistance funds, and in 2026 more than 7 million euros. The support will focus on humanitarian demining, education, support for vulnerable groups, institution-building and infrastructure reconstruction or construction.
The Slovenian Government cooperates with the following institutions and organisations, which contribute significantly to the humanitarian support and development partnership with Ukraine:
- ITF Enhancing Human Security (demining, medical and psychosocial rehabilitation, human security),
- Centre for European Perspective – CEP (decentralization, inter-municipal cooperation, support to small and medium-sized enterprises, technical assistance),
- Centre for International Cooperation and Development – CMSR (infrastructure construction),
- Center of Excellence in Finance – CEF (capacity building in the field of public finance and central banking), and
- Slovenian NGOs in Ukraine, including Caritas Slovenia, a strategic partner of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs for urgent humanitarian response.
The Conference additionally strengthened the support for the Fast Recovery Track and established an international mechanism for tracking support efficiency.
At the Conference, Slovenia joined the Alliance for Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Recovery, which promotes an inclusive and gender-sensitive approach to reconstruction. In doing so, it underlines the importance of equal participation of women and vulnerable groups in the reconstruction and development of Ukraine.
As an expression of solidarity and responsibility, Slovenia will continue to strive for the inclusion of Slovenian knowledge, organisations and the economy in Ukraine’s reconstruction. This is also a strategic investment in the common European future, stability and security.