KYIV, March 19 – Ukraine has joined the NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence, the Energy Ministry's press service reported Thursday.

The agreement was signed by acting energy minister Yuriy Vitrenko during the visit of President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda.

"From now on, Ukraine will have the same access as NATO member states to opportunities to support NATO's potential development processes. We will be able to receive full, timely, high-quality expertise on various aspects of energy security and attract the best experience of NATO member states," Vitrenko as saying.