{"id":77980,"date":"2026-05-07T14:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/?p=77980"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:50:28","slug":"ukrainian-mayors-meet-with-finnish-business-leaders-working-towards-strategic-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/en\/insight\/press-releases\/ukrainian-mayors-meet-with-finnish-business-leaders-working-towards-strategic-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian mayors meet with Finnish business leaders \u2013 working towards strategic cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ukrainian mayors meet with Finnish business leaders \u2013 working towards strategic cooperation<\/h1>\n

May 7, 2026<\/p>\n

A delegation of more than 40 decision-makers aiming to revive the Ukrainian economy is currently in Finland. The aim of their five-day visit is to strengthen business between the countries. The World Bank has estimated that the cost of reconstruction in Ukraine has already exceeded EUR 500 billion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

About 40 representatives of companies and cities from Ukraine have arrived in Finland to increase reconstruction cooperation with Finnish companies and cities. The main event, the Ukraine-Finland Recovery Forum, will be attended by Finns from over 70 companies. Representatives of municipalities, public administration and higher education institutions will also be present.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a historic step in the development of the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Finland. We are building bridges and creating a solid foundation for joint projects and mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries. Ukraine is recovering and developing. It can offer unique opportunities for international business,\u201d says Henry Shterenberg<\/strong>, CEO of Economy of Trust Ukraine.<\/p>\n

The main event of the visit, Ukrainian-Finnish Economic Recovery Business Forum, will be hosted by Economy of Trust Ukraine, which promotes these partnerships; Mayors\u2019 Club Ukraine, Sweco, an expert in planning and consulting; and Business Finland. There will be roughly 70 Finnish companies and six Finnish cities participating in the event.<\/p>\n

Finland to claim a role in the reconstruction of Ukraine<\/h2>\n

The Ukrainians are looking for partners in Finland and are set to visit, for example, \u00c4mm\u00e4ssuo waste sorting station, Helen, and Vantaan Energia. They will also meet other companies in the construction and energy sectors. What is one of the most important locations they will visit is the Merihaka shelter.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn many countries, civil refence shelters are simple shrapnel shelters, while in Finland, they are designed to withstand shock waves from explosions, radiation and toxic gases, and you can get out of them even if the building above collapses. In peacetime, the shelters serve as parking garages, storage units and recreational facilities,\u201d says Jyrki H\u00e4rkki<\/strong> of Business Finland. Among other things, Business Finland will advise Finnish companies about the Ukrainian market and is one of the main organizers of the Forum.<\/p>\n

Energy of Trust Ukraine aims to develop industrial park concepts, and another main organizer, Sweco has been involved in the survey work.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have had a presence in Ukraine for more than 30 years and have carried out more than 100 projects in the water supply, energy and industry sectors. We want to offer our extensive know-how for the reconstruction of Ukraine. We can use our expertise to help rebuild a safe and sustainable Ukraine. It is vital that we secure Finnish cooperation for this,\u201d says Sweco Finland<\/strong> CEO Thomas Hietto.<\/p>\n

Inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thomas Hietto, CEO, Sweco Finland
\n+358 40 047 4093
\nthomas.hietto@sweco.fi<\/p>\n

Tiina Varhee, media contact, Sweco Finland
\n+358 723 1231
\next.tiina.varhee@sweco.fi<\/p>\n

Jyrki H\u00e4rkki, Business Finland
\n+358 40 343 3455
\njyrki.harkki@businessfinland.fi<\/p>\n

Henry Shterenberg
\nCEO and Founder
\nEconomy of Trust Ukraine<\/p>\n

Yuliya Chufistova
\nMember of the Presidium and Chair of the Expert Council
\nMayors\u2019 Club Ukraine
\n+380 999 803 804
\nyuliya.ch@mayorsclub.org<\/p>\n

Jyrki H\u00e4rkki
\nSenior Advisor, Reconstruction of Ukraine
\nBusiness Finland
\n+358 40 343 3455
\njyrki.harkki@businessfinland.fi<\/p>\n

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