'Vinnytsia’s European Partnership Network Is Expanding' – Serhii Morhunov Has Signed a Partnership Agreement with the Swedish City of Helsingborg

Vinnytsia is expanding its international ties by opening a new chapter in its partnership with a European city in Sweden. This time, the city is joining forces with Helsingborg – not only through official agreements, but also in a shared commitment to joint development, cultural exchange and community support. This agreement will provide an opportunity for both cities to learn from one another and build a modern European future together.

Recently, in the Swedish city, Vinnytsia Mayor Serhii Morhunov and Helsingborg Mayor Christian Orsing signed a Partnership Agreement between our cities.

This cooperation will cover various areas – from innovation and security to culture, education and science. Initiatives are also planned to help overcome the effects of trauma and strengthen community resilience in the post-war period. At the same time, this partnership creates a new space for the exchange of ideas, international learning and joint projects that will have a positive impact on the lives of both communities.

Serhii Morhunov, Mayor of Vinnytsia, thanked our partners in Helsingborg for their trust, solidarity and consistent support for Ukraine. According to him, the agreement signed between our cities demonstrates our readiness to respond together to the challenges facing European cities — from security to infrastructure resilience and support for the people.

'Ukraine has been living in the reality of full-scale war for several years now. We have weathered a pandemic, blackouts, constant threats of shelling and the need to rapidly restructure city management. During this time, we have developed practical solutions in the areas of shelters, warning systems, energy stability, healthcare and education. This experience is important today, not just for us. We are ready to share it with our partners,' said Serhii Morhunov. 'Helsingborg is a city with similar approaches to development: innovation, ecology, testing new solutions, and strong logistics. Therefore, this cooperation has every chance of being substantive – at the level of municipalities, teams, institutions and business. We expect this partnership to be long-lasting – through specific projects and joint decisions.'

The Mayor of Helsingborg, Christian Orsing, noted that the Partnership Agreement between our cities was signed on the principles of equality and reciprocity. And although our cities differ in size, he is convinced that they have far more in common than might initially appear.

'Ukraine is fighting today not only for itself, but also for our shared freedom. And this support is not limited to the state level – at the local level, we also have complete unity in our partnership with Ukrainian cities. We are already learning a great deal from Ukraine – above all in matters of resilience and crisis response. At the same time, we have something to share. Together, we can be stronger and better protect our residents,' added Christian Orsing.