A delegation of two Turkish ministers and business leaders is set to visit Kiev to discuss Türkiye’s involvement in rebuilding Ukraine’s war-torn infrastructure, engaging in high-level talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to an official statement released on March 12, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı will be accompanied by representatives from 25 Turkish construction firms. The visit will also mark the first meeting of the Türkiye-Ukraine Reconstruction Task Force, co-chaired by Bolat and Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba.
Turkish Construction Sector Poised for Key Role
Discussions will primarily focus on Türkiye’s contribution to the reconstruction of Ukraine’s war-damaged infrastructure, with particular emphasis on highways, bridges, energy, and housing—areas where Turkish firms have already undertaken 100 emergency projects worth $1.2 billion during the conflict. The Turkish construction sector’s total project portfolio in Ukraine, estimated at $10 billion, is expected to play a significant role in addressing the country’s urgent rebuilding needs.
Additionally, Bolat is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Ukrainian officials and Turkish entrepreneurs operating in Ukraine, further deepening business ties between the two nations.
Focus on Agriculture and Trade Expansion
Minister Yumaklı’s delegation will include representatives from Türkiye’s Grain Products Office and Turkish agricultural enterprises. Discussions will likely cover the rebuilding of Ukraine’s agricultural irrigation infrastructure and lifting export restrictions on dairy and poultry products to facilitate trade.
In late February, the Turkish Communications Directorate confirmed that Ukraine formally invited Türkiye to participate in post-war reconstruction efforts following a potential peace agreement. Kiev has submitted a dossier to Ankara outlining projects in energy, housing, water supply, and highway construction, with bidding for these initiatives expected in April and May.