In the framework of his working visit to Poland, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Vitalii Koval together with representatives of leading Ukrainian agrarian associations held a four-hour constructive meeting with Minister of Agriculture of Poland Czeslaw Siekierski and Polish agrarian organisations in Warsaw.
Vitalii Koval stressed that today, more than ever, it would be important to identify common goals that united rather than divided.
“Ukraine and Poland have common goals – victory in the war, good neighbourliness and complementary strengthening of economies. Based on these common values, we will manage to establish an effective model of cooperation between Ukrainian agricultural producers and the EU. I am confident that with the support of Poland we will ensure the continuity and predictability of trade rules between Ukraine and the EU, taking into account mutual interests and reinforcing each other,” Vitalii Koval said.
According to him, during the meeting with his Polish counterpart and agrarian associations, they focused on key challenges and opportunities for cooperation. In particular, the issue of continuity of Ukrainian agricultural exports.
“The expiration of the Autonomous Trade Preferences on June 5 means that Ukraine needs to clearly understand the further conditions of access to the EU market. Poland, which currently holds the presidency of the EU Council, has every opportunity to become a leader in this process,” the minister stressed.
The parties also addressed the issue of adapting Ukrainian agricultural legislation to EU standards. According to Vitalii Koval, Ukraine continues to implement European standards in its agricultural policies. For their part, the Polish partners shared their experience in implementing new technical regulations and adapting them.
“Our task is to make this process mutually beneficial for Ukrainian and European agricultural producers,” the minister stressed.
Moreover, the parties considered market expansion and joint innovations. Sharing experience, introducing technologies and expanding markets will help make the agricultural sectors of our countries more sustainable and competitive.
Another important topic of discussion was the development of Ukrainian-Polish agricultural trade. Poland has a significant demand for organic products, protein feed, rapeseed and soybean meal. Ukrainian agricultural producers are ready to expand supplies, which will not only support Polish livestock farming but also strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries. (Government portal)