High ranking delegation from Ukraine visited the NATO ENSEC COE

The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence was visited by a high ranking delegation from Ukraine, headed by Ms Oksana Yurynets, the Chief of the Ukrainian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and a Parliament Member. The guests were welcomed by the Centre’s Director Colonel Romualdas Petkevičius together with the Centre’s Division Heads and Subject Matter Experts.

The delegation was briefed by Colonel Petkevičius about the Centre’s main mission, activity fields, structure, ongoing projects and future development plans. The Centre’s Director presented achievements and projects conducted by the COE’s team, particularly outlining the Hybrid Power Generation System (HPGS) and Energy Management Projects. During the meeting both parties became involved in the discussion regarding awareness of energy security relevance in the present, and possible risks to the allied members’ energy infrastructures.

Delegation members were particularly happy to hear about Ukraine’s progress on joining the NATO ENSEC COE process, and were looking forward to participate in Ukraine’s flag raising ceremony in the near future. Both sides came to the meeting well prepared and presented their gifts of appreciation followed by a family photo.