Netherlands confirms $1.3 billion in non-military aid for Ukraine through 2029
"Support for recovery and reconstruction can't wait for a ceasefire. Ukraine needs our help right now: military support, but also social and economic assistance," Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said during his visit to Kyiv.
The Dutch government announced on October 28 a non-military aid package worth roughly $1.3 billion for Ukraine, to be distributed over the next three years. The support aims to aid Ukraine's economic recovery, as military assistance must be complemented with social and economic aid, according to Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma.
During his visit to Kyiv, Minister Sjoerdsma highlighted the importance of keeping energy systems, hospitals, and food production operational. The aid package comprises 878 million euros (nearly $977 million) already included in the Dutch government coalition agreement, plus an extra 327 million euros ($364 million) announced on September 15.
These funds will be released between 2027 and 2029, separate from any Dutch military aid. The primary focus of the package is to bolster Ukraine's energy and water sectors; the Netherlands will contribute 40 million euros ($45 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund by year-end and 55 million euros ($62 million) to finance energy equipment from Dutch companies via the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
Additional support for Ukraine's private sector is also included, with Minister Sjoerdsma set to sign a memorandum for 10 million euros ($11 million) to fund the Ramstein initiative, aimed at restoring and modernizing Ukraine's industrial base. Much of the aid will be channeled through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Bank, and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Minister Sjoerdsma emphasized the Dutch government's commitment to Ukraine, stating that they will "be with Ukraine however long and whatever it takes," and will adapt their support as the situation evolves.
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