On the margins of the IEA Ministerial Meeting, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
As Denys Shmyhal noted, the document opens new opportunities for cooperation in nuclear and renewable energy, the oil and gas sector, infrastructure recovery and protection, energy efficiency, and innovation.
“This is a long-term instrument for attracting Canadian technologies, investments, expertise, and implementing joint projects,” the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine stated.
Denys Shmyhal and Tim Hodgson also discussed an initiative aimed at strengthening the protection and resilience of Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure through the deployment of reinforced protective structures, shelters for personnel, and active protection systems. According to Denys Shmyhal, the implementation of this initiative will enhance Ukraine’s energy security while creating opportunities for Canadian industry and investment.
