KIEV, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The Ukrainian delegation to Switzerland discussed new economic opportunities in the sustainable energy sector with their Swiss counterparts, the Ukrainian government said Friday.
The discussion took place during the "Ukraine 2019: New Economic Horizons, New Business Opportunities" round table in Zurich and the 12th meeting of the Ukrainian-Swiss Joint Committee in Bern, said a statement on the government's website.
As a member of the Ukrainian delegation, Serhii Savchuk, head of the State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving (SAEE), took part in the discussion.
Switzerland's achievements in the clean energy sector could become a great example for Ukraine, Ukrainian officials noted.
The SAEE head emphasized that Ukraine has created favorable legislation and market conditions for the development of green energy.
Switzerland is already cooperating with Ukraine in bioenergy projects, according to the statement.
Both sides expressed hope for more fruitful projects in energy efficiency, green energy and garbage utilization in the future.
