Ukraine’s anti-corruption system can only be resilient if there is a comprehensive system of investigation, prosecution and prevention. This was emphasised by the Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), Viktor Pavlushchyk, during a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to Ukraine, Thomas Lund-Sørensen.
Viktor Pavlushchyk emphasised that the NACP plays a key role as a preventive and coordinating body within the anti-corruption ecosystem, ensuring the development of state anti-corruption policy and the systematic reduction of corruption risks.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the main areas of the NACP’s activities, including the finalisation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy and its upcoming approval, oversight of political party financing, the functioning of the electronic asset declaration system, regulation of conflicts of interest, protection of whistleblowers, and analysis of corruption risks in critically important sectors such as defence and reconstruction.
Ambassador Thomas Lund-Sørensen reaffirmed Denmark’s unwavering support for Ukraine and drew a parallel with Denmark’s own historical experience. Denmark is consistently recognised as one of the countries with the lowest levels of corruption in the world, where the foundation of the modern public service was built through ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper remuneration.
The Ambassador emphasised that Denmark supports Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions, including through the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative implemented by Denmark, and underscored the importance of continuing the chosen course of reforms in order to align with EU’s laws and standards and implement the Rule-of-Law Road Map.
“We want Ukraine to become a member of the European Union, and that is why we are ready to help you complete this ‘homework.’ The most important thing is that the reform direction continues with further momentum,” the Ambassador emphasised.
Viktor Pavlushchyk also drew attention to the importance of maintaining strategic cooperation with international partners, noting that genuine systemic changes must take place now, before Ukraine accedes to the EU. He thanked Denmark for its consistent leadership and contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s democratic institutions and expressed hope for continued partnership that will help further strengthen the preventive component of the anti-corruption system.
