G7 will support restoration of Ukraine's transport infrastructure - Kubrakov

The G7 countries will support the restoration of Ukraine's transport infrastructure and promote the development of alternative logistics routes for the export of Ukrainian products.

That's according to the press service of the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.

Following a meeting in Japan, the transport ministers of the G7 countries (the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Japan) adopted a joint declaration condemning Russia's destruction of global supply chains. In particular, this concerns attempts to undermine the navigation of civilian vessels in the Black Sea and damage Ukrainian transport infrastructure.

In addition, in order to mitigate the consequences of these actions, the Group of Seven, in cooperation with the Donor Coordination Platform, will support the restoration of Ukraine's transport infrastructure and promote the development of alternative logistics routes for the export of Ukrainian products.

"Russia's full-scale invasion posed logistical challenges not only to Ukraine, but also to the whole world. Disrupted supply chains, obstruction of navigation in the Black Sea, artificial blocking of Ukrainian agricultural exports provoke the aggravation of humanitarian problems in the world and cause food prices to rise. Our global task is to resist Russian aggression and support the development of global logistics. We have a common understanding with the G7 states that supporting the restoration and development of Ukraine's transport infrastructure is fundamental here. Without functioning transport routes in Ukraine, the global logistics architecture will be under threat," said Oleksandr Kubrakov, Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.

The G7 transport ministers also emphasized the importance of the stable operation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the development of sustainable transport links between Europe and Asia bypassing Russia. In particular, special attention will be paid to the development of the Middle Corridor and the Central Trans-Caspian Network.

As part of the summit in Japan, Kubrakov informed his foreign colleagues about the challenges posed by Russia's full-scale invasion to Ukrainian and global logistics.