Romania, Moldova and Ukraine Form a Strategic Connectivity Triangle

At the forum “Rebuilding Ukraine: Security, Opportunities, Investments”, held in Bucharest, representatives of Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine announced their intention to strengthen regional cooperation in infrastructure development by forming a so-called “strategic connectivity triangle”. The initiative aims to support Ukraine’s post-war recovery and enhance the resilience of the entire region, according to Logos Press.

Ionel Nițu, President of the New Strategy Center, explained that the concept of a strategic connectivity triangle involving Romania, Ukraine and Moldova is based on the port infrastructure of the Black Sea and the Danube, as well as railway and road corridors that are already among the European Commission’s priorities for expanding regional transport capacity.

During the forum discussions, officials from the three countries emphasized the strategic importance of developing logistics routes not only for economic growth and demographic mobility, but also—under wartime conditions—for security and military mobility. Transport and energy integration were highlighted as key platforms for engaging private business in Ukraine’s recovery process.

Moldovan and Ukrainian officials stressed that large-scale reconstruction is only possible with the active involvement of private capital and international companies, supported by effective mechanisms for financing, insurance and investment risk mitigation.

Romanian delegates underlined their country’s readiness to assume a leading role in Ukraine’s post-war recovery. The President of the Romanian Senate, Mircea Abrudean, pointed to Romania’s unique geographical position:

“Through the Port of Constanța, the Danube ports, and the development of railway and road infrastructure, Romania aims to become a central hub for cargo flows related to infrastructure, energy and industrial projects in Ukraine.”

Comment by the Institute of Danube Research

“The concept of a strategic connectivity triangle between Romania, Moldova and Ukraine reflects a new level of regional thinking in the Danube–Black Sea area. By combining Black Sea ports, Danube waterways and land transport corridors, the region can form a resilient logistics backbone for Ukraine’s recovery and long-term development. Importantly, this framework creates clear entry points for private investment and international partnerships, aligning security needs with economic modernization,” notes the Institute of Danube Research.