Ukraine’s Transport Minister Victor Bondar and Romanian Ambassador Troyan Khristea discussed the possibilities of the joint construction Danube-Black Sea Channel. Particularly, Ukraine proposes Romania to promote the coastal infrastructure of the Channel.
The project is aimed at development of Reni and Izmail merchant ports in Odesa region. The expertise proved the profitability and ecological safety of the project.
Romanian Ambassador, in turns, stated the issue would be discussed during the UNESCO International Conference in Odesa. He also invited Ukrainian Transport Minister to take part in the 3rd Pan-European Conference on Water Transport. It will be held in Budapest, September 13-14.
Transport Minister Bondar accepted the invitation and emphasized the importance of the bilateral agreement on the inland waters shipping between Romania and Ukraine.
