The Chairman of the Ukrainian Agri Council, Andriy Dykun, took part in the Parliamentary Evening of the Familienbetriebe Land & Forst association — an influential German organization representing the interests of family farming and forestry enterprises in Germany. The event brought together representatives of political circles, the agricultural sector, and specialized organizations to discuss current challenges and prospects for the development of agriculture.

As part of the event, Andriy Dykun held a series of meetings with representatives of the German agricultural sector and politicians who shape Germany's agricultural policy. In particular, meetings took place with the President of Familienbetriebe Land & Forst, Max von Elverfeldt; the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity of Germany, Alois Rainer; the Chairman of the Bundestag Committee on Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, Hermann Färber; as well as Marlene Mortler — Chair of the German Federal Bioenergy Association and a Member of the European Parliament in 2019–2024.

The main topic of the meetings was Ukraine's European integration and the future of the Ukrainian agricultural sector within the European Union.

"Ukraine respects the rules and values of the EU and is ready for integration. At the same time, it is extremely important for us that accession to the European Union does not limit the development opportunities of the Ukrainian agricultural sector, but on the contrary — opens new prospects for growth. That is why, in the process of European integration, we must seek solutions that make it possible to combine compliance with European requirements with preserving the competitiveness of the Ukrainian producer on the global market," Andriy Dykun emphasized.

The head of the UAC noted that Ukrainian farmers hold strong positions on the markets of Africa, Asia, and other regions of the world. Therefore, in the process of integration into the European Union, it is important not only to adapt to European rules but also to preserve and develop existing export markets.

During the meetings, the parties discussed the challenges associated with regulating the agricultural sector in the European Union and emphasized the need to find a balance between regulatory requirements and producers' competitiveness on world markets. Particular attention was paid to the role of the Ukrainian agricultural sector in Europe's food security and to continuing the dialogue on the terms of Ukraine's integration into the EU, taking into account the interests of Ukrainian agricultural producers.

The UAC thanks its German partners for their openness to cooperation, their support for Ukraine, and their readiness to work together on shaping conditions that will facilitate the successful integration of the Ukrainian agricultural sector into the European Union.