The plan focuses on stabilizing and modernizing Ukraine’s economy, attracting investment, facilitating the return of refugees, and accelerating Kyiv’s EU accession path.
According to the Czech President's Office, the plan is designed to help international partners coordinate their contributions for maximum impact.
On July 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome to participate in the conference and meet with with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella, and have an audience with Pope Leo XIV. He also met with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni initiated the conference to discuss a step-by-step plan for rebuilding Ukraine after the widespread destruction caused by Russian aggression. Leaders of Ukraine’s key partner countries, representatives of international financial institutions, and major businesses have been invited to participate.
A key goal of the conference is to coordinate a clear roadmap for rebuilding infrastructure, the economy, social services, the energy system, and legal institutions, with a focus on regions most affected by the war, including Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk oblasts.
The Ukrainian delegation is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.