Ukraine and the Czech Republic sign memorandum of understanding on agricultural cooperation

In the presence of the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and the Czech Republic, Denys Shmyhal and Petr Fiala, Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Czech Minister of Agriculture Marek Výborný.

The document opens new opportunities for cooperation in the agricultural and food sectors between the two countries. Key areas include:

• Support for Ukraine’s integration into the EU in the agricultural sector;
• Alignment of Ukrainian agricultural legislation with European standards;
• Development of livestock farming, crop production, and aquaculture;
• Veterinary and phytosanitary controls;
• Food safety;
• Exchanges in science, education, and innovation;
• Strengthening bilateral trade in agricultural products.

The parties also agreed to share expertise, undertake joint research projects, participate in exhibitions and fairs, and establish a working group to coordinate the implementation of joint initiatives.

“This is not just a declaration of intent. It is a clear signal: Ukraine is moving forward towards a sustainable, competitive, and European agricultural sector. We are grateful to our Czech partners for their readiness to be part of this journey,” emphasised Vitalii Koval.