Denmark has signed a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced. The agreement provides for €1.8 billion in support for Ukrainians this year.
The document was signed during the visit of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to Ukraine. Denmark became the fourth country to sign bilateral security guarantees for Ukraine.
"A strong document that confirms Denmark's unwavering support for our people. In particular, in the amount of at least EUR 1.8 billion this year. Denmark will also support efforts to ensure the full potential of the F-16 through the aviation coalition: providing fighters, ammunition, simulators, training, maintenance," Zelenskyy said.
In the document, Denmark testified that it is committed to supporting Ukraine's efforts to implement reforms on its path to future NATO membership. Denmark recalls that Ukraine belongs to the Euro-Atlantic family and will become a NATO member. The Treaty also reaffirms that Ukraine is part of the European family and has a future in the EU.
Obligations of Ukraine:
Ukraine commits to continue implementing reforms aimed at improving governance by strengthening institutional control, building resilience and developing a fair and inclusive society. Ukraine will actively work to strengthen public confidence in the rule of law and enhance the independence of the judiciary.
Ukraine is committed to promoting the fight against corruption at all levels of society in the public sector, private sector and civil society. This includes providing sufficient resources for independent anti-corruption institutions for the benefit of society as a whole.
Ukraine commits to promoting and developing democratic control and oversight of its Defence and Security Forces, as well as the wider defence and security sector, focusing on further improving oversight, accountability and transparency in security institutions, which is essential for building their legitimacy, effectiveness and accountability.