Government of Ukraine and UN sign Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework “Partnership for Recovery and Development 2025–2029”

“In wartime, cooperation with international partners is a prerequisite for our resilience. Partnership with the UN plays a key role in this, and today we are launching a new phase of that cooperation,” Taras Kachka said.

The signed document sets out a shared vision and commitments between the Government of Ukraine and the UN to work together towards achieving national development priorities, strengthening state resilience, supporting reforms, and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Cooperation Framework was jointly prepared in 2024 and approved by the Government of Ukraine in October 2025. It outlines the main areas of support to Ukraine from the UN system and coordination mechanisms for the next five years. 

“The United Nations has a long history of supporting Ukraine, and this support is especially critical during the war. Today, more than 20 UN agencies are engaged in assisting Ukraine, working both inside the country and beyond its borders. This collective capacity is focused on advancing a ‘green’ recovery of critical infrastructure, supporting inclusive economic recovery, strengthening education, health and social services, and ensuring that among the most vulnerable affected by the war, no one is left behind. The Cooperation Framework will guide our work in the coming years and remind us that our shared purpose is to support the people of Ukraine,” emphasized Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. 

The signing of the Cooperation Framework is an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United Nations, enabling a joint response to challenges and coordinated action.