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As part of expanding sectoral dialogue between the public sector and the professional community, a meeting took place between the leadership of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and representatives of the Ukrainian Veterinary Alliance. The meeting focused on discussing key challenges and prospects for veterinary medicine development in Ukraine.

Strategic Partnership

The Ministry was represented by Minister Vitalii Koval, First Deputy Minister Taras Vysotskyi, and Deputy Minister Oksana Osmachko. The Veterinary Alliance delegation was led by Executive Director Hanna Skyba and President Dmytro Kyryliuk, along with board members Andrii Didukh, Andrii Orobchuk, Oleh Nikitin, and Legal Advisor Borys Danevych.

European Integration Vector

The central topic of discussion was the harmonization of Ukrainian veterinary legislation with European Union standards. The parties reached a fundamental agreement on engaging the Alliance's expert potential in developing and discussing relevant legislative acts to ensure their compliance with European standards and practical industry needs.

Practical Development Aspects

Accessibility of Veterinary Medicines
Special attention was paid to ensuring access to quality veterinary medicines for private farm owners. The parties discussed mechanisms for optimizing the distribution system and quality control of veterinary medicinal products.

Educational Initiatives
The discussion focused on modernizing the continuing education system for veterinary doctors. Innovative approaches were proposed for organizing continuous professional education and expanding international cooperation in veterinary education, including attracting foreign students to Ukrainian specialized universities.

International Integration

Minister Vitalii Koval emphasized the strategic importance of developing international professional connections: "Strengthening horizontal cooperation with international colleagues is critically important for integrating the Ukrainian veterinary sector into the global professional community."

Cooperation Prospects

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to develop a roadmap for further interaction, which includes systematic work on improving the regulatory framework, implementing European animal welfare standards, and developing professional education.

This meeting marked an important step in forming an effective public-private partnership in the veterinary sector and demonstrated all parties' readiness for constructive dialogue aimed at developing veterinary medicine in Ukraine.

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