NUCC at Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome 🇳🇴🇺🇦🌍

This week, the Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce took part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) in Rome — a high-level political event focused on strengthening international support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.

Held on 10–11 July, URC2025 brought together heads of state, ministers, development agencies, financial institutions, private sector leaders, and civil society actors. The 2025 agenda centred around private sector mobilisation, human capital, EU integration, and regional resilience.

📍 In addition to participating in the main conference, NUCC co-organised key side events, in collaboration with Norad, Innovation Norway, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These gatherings were designed to promote concrete cooperation between Norwegian and Ukrainian stakeholders, particularly in energy and business development.

🏛️ Reception & Roundtable at the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence (9 July)

Together with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Rome and Innovation Norway, NUCC co-organised a reception and roundtable at the Ambassador’s residence in honour of Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and the official Norwegian delegation. NUCC contributed by identifying and inviting key Ukrainian and Norwegian business actors to ensure targeted matchmaking and strategic dialogue ahead of the conference.

⚡ Energy Lunch & Signing Ceremony (10 July)

The Energy Lunch brought together high-level representatives to discuss urgent energy challenges and public–private collaboration for Ukraine’s recovery.

Ketil Bøe, NUCC’s Chair and Partner at Wikborg Rein, moderated the roundtable and opened the Energy Lunch, emphasising the importance of partnerships. Key speakers included:

• German Galushchenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine
• Cecilie Myrseth, Norwegian Minister of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

🎯 The event culminated in the signing of major funding agreements by Norad with three key partners:

• UNDP – NOK 2 billion (2025–2027)
• Energy Community Secretariat – NOK 500 million (2025–2026)‍
• NEFCO – NOK 300 million (2025–2027)

These agreements aim to strengthen Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, support the green transition, and channel Norwegian aid into high-impact implementation.

NUCC remains committed to mobilising Norwegian and Ukrainian businesses to deliver real results on the ground and contribute to Ukraine’s long-term, sustainable recovery.