Bilateral Agreement Signed
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and the Ministry of Agriculture of Latvia have signed a protocol on mutually beneficial cooperation in agriculture, food safety, and rural development.
The document builds on an earlier Memorandum of Understanding and was signed by:
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Denys Bashlyk, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
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Gierts Krumins, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture of Latvia
Key Areas of Cooperation
1. Support for EU Integration
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Strengthening institutional cooperation and knowledge exchange to aid Ukraine’s accession to the EU in agriculture and fisheries
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Providing technical advice, capacity building, and expert exchanges to align Ukrainian legislation with EU law
2. Sustainable Rural Development
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Focus on digitalisation and sustainable resource management
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Joint efforts to rebuild agricultural infrastructure, modernise food systems, and support climate-resilient farming
3. Post-War Reconstruction Initiatives
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Developing joint programmes to restore Ukraine’s agricultural sector
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Exploring EU-funded and international development programmes, including triangular partnerships
New Opportunities Discussed
During the meeting, Ukraine’s possible observer status in the EU’s Common Agri-Food Policy was discussed, enabling participation in:
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The EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
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Other EU advisory bodies
Additional cooperation areas identified:
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Establishment of nurseries and seed centres
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Development of agri-tech and IT solutions
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Partnership in implementing the EU Deforestation Directive (EUDR)
