Denmark–Ukraine relations

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Denmark-Ukraine relations
Map indicating locations of Denmark and Ukraine

Denmark
Ukraine

Denmark–Ukraine relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Ukraine. Denmark has an embassy in Kiev,[1] and Ukraine has an embassy in Copenhagen.[2] Denmark recognized Ukraine on 31 December 1991,[3] and diplomatic relations were established on 12 February 1992.[4] Current Ukrainian ambassador to Denmark is Mykhailo Skuratovsky.[5]

History

In 1918[6] or 1919,[4] the Ukrainian People's Republic was recognized by Denmark.[7] During the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Prime Minister of Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen welcomed Ukraine in the European Union but said that Ukraine needed more reforms before they can join the European Union.[8] In 2004, to strengthen ties with Ukraine, Denmark opened an embassy in Ukraine.[9]

High level visits

Danish Foreign Minister Niels Helveg Petersen visited Ukraine in September 1998, during the visit, both countries signed an intergovernmental protocol on financial cooperation.[10] In March 2007, President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko visited Denmark, to hold meetings with Danish officials about signing energy, agricultural and food cooperation agreements.[11] In May 2011, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov invited Prince Henrik to Ukraine.[12]

Economic relations

The total trade turnover between Ukraine and Denmark in 2003 was $250 million.[3] In 2006, Denmark exported machines worth 593 million DKK to Ukraine.[13] Ukraine was in 2010, Denmark 44th biggest export country.[14] In 2011, Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov claimed that Denmark is a major partner in cooperation,[15] and hoped for a further cooperation with Denmark.[16] Denmark has invested 1.3 billion dollars in Ukraine since 1991. Around 150 Danish companies are operating in Ukraine.[17]

Cooperation

On 1 June 1994, Denmark and Ukraine signed an environmental protection agreement.[18] Denmark assisted Ukraine with 18,5 million DKK, for the concernings about the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.[19]

Cossacks on Ice

In March 2009, in Thule Air Base, American, Danish and Ukrainian air forces transported about 140,000 gallons of fuel and 17 tons of supplies from Thule Air Base to Station Nord, which is 600 miles away.[20] Ukraine assisted with an Ilyushin Il-76.[21]

Expatriates

About 200 Danes live in Ukraine, most of them work for Maersk.[17] The Danish community in Lviv is one of the oldest in post Soviet Ukraine.[22]

Twinnings

References

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