The decision was announced by Taras Melnychuk, the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada, via the Cabinet's Telegram channel following a government meeting on Friday, January 9.
Signed on October 22, 2024, in Kyiv, the agreement between the Ukrainian and German governments outlines several key areas of cooperation, including:
- Exchange of Experts: Facilitating the movement of specialists to implement joint scientific and technical programs.
- Coordinated Research Programs: Aligning and executing collaborative research and development initiatives.
- International Project Collaboration: Enhancing scientific partnerships within the framework of global projects.
- Joint Research and Innovation Structures: Establishing and utilizing shared facilities for research and innovation.
- Scientific Events: Co-organizing seminars, conferences, symposiums, and other scientific gatherings.
- Support for Higher Education Programs: Backing initiatives in higher education and fostering partnerships between universities in both countries.
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Vitaly Koval, highlighted the significance of the agreement in promoting European integration efforts. He emphasized that the collaboration with Germany would accelerate the adoption of EU standards in Ukrainian legislation through coordinated efforts and expert exchanges.
Additionally, Minister Koval briefed his German counterpart on the Ukrainian delegation's recent visit to Syria, proposing joint initiatives to ensure food security in the Middle East under the presidential initiative "Grain from Ukraine". In response, the German Minister expressed solidarity and commitment to supporting Ukraine's agricultural and scientific advancements.
The approved agreement signifies a strategic move towards strengthening Ukraine's scientific and educational infrastructure, leveraging Germany's expertise to foster innovation and technological growth. This partnership is expected to play a pivotal role in Ukraine's ongoing efforts to integrate more deeply with European institutions and enhance its global competitiveness in key sectors.
