At the Rebuilding Ukraine: Security, Opportunities, Investments forum in Bucharest, during one of the panel discussions, representatives of Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine announced their intention to deepen regional cooperation in infrastructure within the “strategic transport triangle” to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and strengthen the region’s resilience.

The panel was moderated by George Scutaru, CEO of the New Strategy Center think tank. Participants included Vladimir Bolea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova; Mihai Iurca, Special Envoy for the Reconstruction of Ukraine and Head of the Office of the Prime Minister of Romania; First Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Transport and Infrastructure Yulia Sirko, State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Romania Ionel Scrieşteanu, Deputy Minister of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine Serhiy Derkach (via videoconference), and CEO of Leviatan Group Cătălin Podaru.

The discussion focused on the strategic importance of regionalizing infrastructure projects between the three countries and developing logistics corridors that ensure not only economic and demographic mobility, but also military mobility in the context of the ongoing war. The participants emphasized that transport and energy connectivity is seen as a tool for coordinating government policies, as well as a platform for involving the private sector in the reconstruction of Ukraine.

“Logistics is becoming a key element of security and development: from ports and railways to border infrastructure, all of this must function as a single network between Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine,” Skutaru noted during the discussion. He stressed that coordinating investments and projects within the “strategic transport triangle” is a necessary condition for increasing the capacity of corridors used for trade, transit, and military aid.

Representatives of the Ukrainian and Moldovan sides stressed that the reconstruction of Ukraine is impossible without the active participation of private business and the involvement of international companies in joint projects. “Ukraine is open to partnership, and we need both financial resources and technological solutions that can be provided by regional and global partners. Joint infrastructure projects strengthen not only the economy but also the stability of the entire region,” emphasized Deputy Minister Serhiy Derkach.

Following the discussion, participants noted positive dynamics in strengthening connectivity between the three countries, particularly with regard to the modernization of transport corridors, port, and border infrastructure. They concluded that further progress will depend on coordinated government action, effective use of financial instruments, and close cooperation with international partners to enhance the collective resilience and prosperity of the region.

The forum “Rebuilding Ukraine: Security, Opportunities, Investments” is being held on December 11-12 in Bucharest under the auspices of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and organized by the New Strategy Center. According to the organizers, more than 30 panel discussions and parallel sessions are planned over two days with the participation of representatives of governments, international organizations, the private sector, financial institutions, and experts from Europe, North America, and Asia. The topics of the panels cover security and defense, infrastructure, financing and investment, green energy, digitalization, human capital, and cross-border cooperation.

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Last modified: December 12, 2025