KYIV, Oct 19 – The European Investment Bank (EIB) will seek to finance innovative projects in education, infrastructure, power and decentralization in Ukraine, officials said Friday.

Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman and EIB Vice President Vazil Hudak met on Thursday to discuss the projects and increasing cooperation.

"We will be happy to broaden our cooperation and continue to liaise at the bank — government — municipalities level," Groysman said.