The proposal was presented by Natalia Sidoruk, Director of Government Relations at Interpipe, during a round table held as part of the ninth meeting. Ukraine-EU High-level Dialogue on Horizontal Issues and Selected Industries in Brussels on June 8, 2026.
The company emphasizes compliance with EU standards
According to Sidoruk, Ukrainian business is already helping the EU achieve its goals related to competitiveness, sustainable development and decarbonization. She highlighted Interpipe's investments in environmental and industrial standards that meet EU requirements, noting that the company has significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions and is now reporting greenhouse gas emissions levels that meet the goals of the European Green Course until 2030.
The initiative arose after Interpipe expanded its presence in the European Union through the acquisition of a pipe plant in Romania. The transaction was completed on April 1, 2026, and in May the company was officially renamed Interpipe Roman SA.
According to Sidoruk, the company is closely monitoring the implementation of the EU Law on the Acceleration of Industrial Production and the development of industrial acceleration zones.
Focus on industrial cooperation and investments
Sydoruk suggested that the EU consider strengthening industrial cooperation with Ukraine by connecting industrial zones on both sides of the border with a pilot initiative based on existing ties between the Romanian and Ukrainian steel industries. Potential areas of cooperation include the creation of cross-border industrial clusters, coordinated infrastructure development, and joint investment projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness of both the EU and Ukraine.
She stressed that Ukraine's integration into the European industrial space should be considered as a strategic interest for both Kiev and Brussels. According to Sidoruk, Ukraine should not be viewed solely through the prism of reconstruction assistance.,
