Ukraine and NATO launch two trust funds

Ukraine and NATO signed the agreements on the beginning of the practical implementation of trust funds, according to the website of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.

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"The signing of the agreements completed the process of creation of the legal framework in Ukraine for the implementation of practical projects within the framework of NATO trust funds in support of Ukraine," reads the statement.

From the Ukrainian side the implementation agreements were signed bu acting head of Ukraine’s Mission to NATO Yehor Bozhko, and from NATO - General Manager of NATO Support and Procurement Agency Mike Lyden.

"The signed agreements relate to the implementation of the two trust funds: 1) for physical rehabilitation (including prosthetics) of the troops; 2) for reform of the logistics systems and standardization of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the Foreign Ministry reported.

Read alsoDefense Ministry to launch five NATO Trust Funds worth EUR 5.4 mlnThe objective of the Trust Fund for reform of the logistics systems and standardization is to assist in improving logistics capabilities of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, information systems, organizational structures and processes in accordance with NATO standards.

The Trust Fund for physical rehabilitation aims to provide military assistance in physical rehabilitation (including prosthetics) of soldiers wounded in the ATO, as well as the establishment of an appropriate system in Ukraine.

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