During the meeting between the Minister of Climate, Energy, and Municipal Services of Denmark, Lars Aagaard, and the team of the Ministry of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure, a Memorandum of Partnership was signed between the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, the State University of Information and Communication Technologies, the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, the National Technical University Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, and the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities of Denmark.
Thanks to Denmark's support, joint educational and scientific projects will be implemented, as well as educational tours and internships organized for Ukrainian students in Denmark. Additionally, there will be further involvement in the development and implementation of state policies in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in Ukraine.
"Denmark is one of the European leaders in energy efficiency. We highly value our 10-year cooperation, including within the framework of the Ukraine-Denmark energy partnership. Especially important is the comprehensive set of measures to enhance energy efficiency now, during the days of constant Russian attacks on our energy facilities. We are shaping a new generation of specialists in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
I welcome the launch of cooperation between the governments of Ukraine and Denmark, as well as universities in Ukraine. I express my gratitude for the swift and active support of such a necessary and important initiative for us. I hope that joint work will improve the quality of education and professional training of students in Ukraine and integrate future experts into the European community," said Vice Prime Minister for Ukraine's Recovery — Minister of Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure, Oleksandr Kubrakov.
During the meeting with the Minister of Climate, Energy, and Municipal Services of Denmark, the Ministry of Community Development presented the current situation, existing challenges, and needs of Ukraine regarding the protection of critical energy infrastructure to engage Denmark in the recovery of the energy sector.