Strengthening International Relations: Vinnytsia Presents its Potential in Spain

Vinnytsia continues to work to expand its international ties: as part of the REBIRTH OF UKRAINE trade mission to Madrid, the Club of Mayors of Ukraine signed a cooperation agreement with the Federation of Municipalities of the Madrid Region. This agreement opens up new opportunities for partnership between Ukrainian and Spanish communities, particularly in economic recovery and support for the affected areas. The Ukrainian delegation included representatives from various cities, including Vinnytsia Mayor Serhii Morhunov, who presented the potential of Vinnytsia's community for cooperation and investment.

Vinnytsia Mayor Serhii Morhunov announced the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Club of Mayors of Ukraine and the Federation of Municipalities of the Region of Madrid. The agreement envisages the implementation of joint projects in various fields related to infrastructure and urban planning, humanitarian aid, education, culture and technology, with a focus on the restoration and support of Ukrainian communities affected by the war.

‘This opens up new horizons of cooperation, in particular, we are interested in the Spanish experience in municipal governance and administrative services, as well as the implementation of joint business, cultural, scientific and educational initiatives,’ said Serhii Morhunov.

During the event, he presented to his Spanish colleagues the development potential of Vinnytsia community:

‘I spoke about the life of the city in the context of a full-scale war, the integration of internally displaced persons and support for relocated businesses. I also invited foreign companies to invest in the community and stressed the importance of consolidating European partners around Ukraine. We continue to work to make these meetings the beginning of new joint projects between our countries,’ added the Vinnytsia mayor.

Judith Piquet, President of the Association of Municipalities of the Region of Madrid, noted that this event unites the Ukrainian and Spanish peoples and underlines the commitment to cooperation and solidarity with Ukraine with the utmost respect for the Ukrainian people and their situation.

Further cooperation will facilitate the management of European resources and the search for international funding for sustainable development projects in the municipalities of both sides.