Future of Ukraine is in EU, we will keep our promise – Scholz

He made this statement during his speech at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin.

"Ukraine is a big country with a well-educated population. Despite the war's impact, economic growth is expected in Ukraine. Investments in the construction industry will revive the economy. Ukraine's agricultural sector is a global player. Its agricultural exports have returned to pre-war levels, which is a remarkable achievement and crucial for global food security," said Scholz.

The chancellor stressed that Ukraine will join the EU.

"Ukraine has great potential in renewable energy, hydrogen, digital transformation, IT, weapons, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. This conference focuses on these areas. When we talk about Ukraine's recovery, we are discussing the recovery of a future EU member. A few months after the Russian invasion began, we promised Ukraine its future in the EU. We will keep this promise," Scholz emphasized.

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany on Tuesday, June 11, planning to meet with Chancellor Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.