On 14 May, during a meeting in Copenhagen, Danish Minister of Food Jacob Jensen and Ukrainian Minister of Agriculture Vitaliy Koval signed an agreement to expand the cooperation established between their countries in 2023. This agreement enhances the strong relationship between Denmark and Ukraine, particularly in agriculture, fisheries, and food production.
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022, Denmark has actively supported Ukraine, providing both political and commercial assistance. The signing of this cooperation agreement marks a significant step forward in their partnership.
“I am proud that Denmark is actively participating in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Denmark and Ukraine have had strong cooperation as major agricultural nations for many years, and it is precisely in times of crisis that it becomes clear how valuable that cooperation really is. The agreement concretely strengthens our joint cooperation within agriculture, fisheries and the food industry and is a clear signal that we stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. Denmark will do everything we can to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine, where we can best do so,” declared Minister Jensen.
Agriculture and food production are vital sectors for both Ukraine and Denmark. In October 2023, the Danish food cluster conducted its first joint business promotion in Ukraine since the war began. Within this framework, Minister Jacob Jensen agreed with his Ukrainian counterpart to establish a multi-year collaboration focused on developing and reconstructing Ukraine’s food and agricultural sectors.
The current agreement aims to fortify the existing relationship between the two nations and enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and the food industry. The partnership will contribute to Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts and help restore capacity in its agricultural sector through joint projects.
