More than 30 countries, including Albania, adopted the Joint Declaration of Support for the Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine.

In the ceremony attended by US President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Albania was represented by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani.

The declaration reaffirms the unwavering international commitment to stand by the Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom, peace and justice.

“Ukraine can and will rise from the damage caused, revive its economy and restore hope for a peaceful future for its people,” said Minister Hasani.

Endorsed during the Group of Seven (G7) + Ukraine meeting, the document contains several points including helping to rebuild Ukraine on its way to EU membership and securing around $50 billion by the end of 2024, benefiting from the assets of Russian frozen.

Countries that approved the declaration: Albania, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom and United States of America.