Ukraine, Denmark sign new five-year agreement on energy cooperation

Ukraine and Denmark have signed a new five-year agreement on cooperation as part of the Ukraine-Denmark Energy Partnership Programme (UDEPP), Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ministry of Energy.

The agreement was signed in Vilnius by Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark Jeppe Sebastian Kofod.

"The agreement between the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark will become a new stage in deepening intergovernmental cooperation, which will focus on enhancing the sector of sustainable energy solutions and technologies based on Danish experience and technical assistance. The Danish Energy Agency will contribute to the cooperation in the form of consultations, technical assistance and mutual training for specialists in the Ukrainian energy sector," reads the report.

During the signing of the document, Halushchenko assured that there is significant potential for deepening cooperation between Ukraine and Denmark in developing renewable energy sources and strengthening energy security. As expected, the energy partnership with Denmark will help improve conditions for the introduction of the latest environmentally friendly energy technologies and attract investment in sustainable energy in Ukraine.

As reported, Ukraine and Denmark agreed to deepen bilateral trade cooperation.

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