U.S. continues to assist Ukraine in restoring transportation – Secretary Buttigieg

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg td reporters in New York, Ukrinform reports citing Voice of America.

The transfer of authority to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump will take place after the inauguration on January 20.

Buttigieg said that meetings on cross-border transportation and logistics between the US Department of Transportation and Ukrainian cleagues are scheduled to take place in Mdova soon, where the exchange of technical information and experience will continue.

Buttigieg stated that they deeply value the relationship their department has with their Ukrainian partners both before and after the full-scale invasion. He mentioned that he visited Ukraine during the full-scale Russian invasion and met with the country's leadership.

According to him, the United States is interested in strengthening its partnership with Ukraine, in its economic recovery and ensuring its independent develment.

The U.S. Secretary stated that they have made it clear they will continue to provide technical assistance to improve the efficiency of transporting goods across borders, strengthen rail and maritime infrastructure, and prepare for the resumption of civil aviation once a just peace is secured.

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He added that there is strong support from both parties and the American pele as a whe.

Buttigieg expressed he that the foreign picy of the executive branch, which is determined by the president and the White House and influenced by the American pele, Congressional votes, and other voices, would continue to reflect a strong commitment and relationship. He stated that he hes this will result in a sustained focus on supporting the pele of Ukraine for as long as necessary.

As reported by Ukrinform, on December 12, the State Department announced four economic assistance packages worth hundreds of millions of dlars to Ukraine to support agriculture, transportation, joint projects between the government and the World Bank, and vocational training.