Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture hosts discussion of priorities for cooperation in the agricultural sector with the Spanish Office for the Reconstruction of Ukraine

Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine Denys Bashlyk held a meeting with a delegation from the Spanish Office for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, led by Director Clara Guzmán Zapater. 

The negotiations were also attended by the Head of the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection Serhiy Tkachuk, representatives of relevant departments, and the economic and trade section of the Spanish Embassy in Ukraine.

The parties discussed strategic approaches to the recovery and development of Ukraine's agricultural sector in the context of martial law and European integration. 

The Ukrainian side informed about the key and urgent needs of the industry. In particular, support for agricultural producers in frontline areas, restoration and modernization of irrigation systems, development of livestock farming and agro-processing, development of storage and logistics infrastructure, humanitarian demining of agricultural land, as well as challenges related to the implementation of land reform. The parties also commended the productive dialogue in the fisheries sector and the possibilities for continued support. 

Particular attention was paid to the issues of adapting agricultural policy to the requirements of the European Union, integration into the EU common market, and strengthening the institutional capacity of the sector. The possibilities of modernizing laboratory infrastructure as a prerequisite for expanding the export opportunities of Ukrainian products and ensuring compliance with EU standards were also considered.

"It is important for us that international support is as practical as possible and focused on specific results. This is not only about restoring damaged facilities, but also about creating a modern model of the agricultural sector – one that is competitive, sustainable, and integrated into the EU single market. We are also interested in partnerships that allow us to move from point solutions to systemic changes and create long-term opportunities for Ukrainian producers," said Denys Bashlyk.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue consultations on possible cooperation projects and financial and technical support instruments in line with the identified priorities for the development of Ukraine's agricultural sector.