New memorandum aligns Ukraine with EU standards and expands Latvia’s role as a regional tech hub
On 28 November, Odessa Journal reported that Ukraine and Latvia signed a new memorandum to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital integration. The agreement covers the joint development of language models, exchange of technical expertise, and deployment of digital tools for government services and translation. These instruments are intended to help Ukraine accelerate its adaptation to European Union standards as the country advances toward EU membership.
Key partners include Latvia’s leading language-technology company Tilde and the Latvian National AI Centre, reflecting active involvement of the private sector and showcasing Latvia’s technological capacity. The memorandum foresees that newly developed digital tools will be scaled across Ukrainian ministries, agencies and state-owned companies, creating sustained demand for Latvian digital solutions.
A mutually reinforcing partnership with economic gains for Latvia
The collaboration provides Latvia with direct access to one of Europe’s largest digital-transformation markets. By exporting AI tools and language technologies to Ukraine, Latvian IT companies gain new commercial opportunities and expand their footprint across Europe. This strengthens Latvia’s position as a regional technology hub and increases the country’s investment attractiveness.
Digital platforms introduced in Ukraine generate stable demand for Latvian software, boosting exports and supporting the growth of national tech businesses. The partnership thus becomes an economic catalyst, expanding Latvia’s role in the EU’s broader digital market.
EU benefits: stronger integration, higher security and reduced dependency
For the European Union, aligning Ukraine with the EU digital space improves cross-border data exchange, standardisation and cyber resilience. The cooperation enhances information security by integrating a trusted partner into Europe’s digital infrastructure and reducing the bloc’s technological dependence on non-EU suppliers.
Joint AI language models and translation systems make communication between EU institutions, companies and Ukrainian authorities more efficient — lowering language barriers and supporting complex integration processes.
Accelerating Ukraine’s EU accession through digital tools
The introduction of advanced AI-driven services helps Ukraine adapt large volumes of EU regulatory acts more effectively, reducing administrative uncertainty for European companies operating in the country. This speeds up Ukraine’s integration and increases predictability for business and investment.
Long-term benefits for European economies
Investment in digital transformation in Ukraine opens long-term opportunities for Latvian and European industries — from IT to public-service modernisation. The cooperation promotes economic diversification, job creation and technological renewal across all participating economies.
As a result, Latvia strengthens its IT sector and expands into new markets, Ukraine advances toward EU membership with modern digital tools, and Europe as a whole reinforces its digital unity in the face of external attempts — including those from Russia — to undermine its cohesion.
