On 14 August 2025 the town of Agnone (Alto Molise, Italy) hosted an official meeting between representatives of the local administration and a Ukrainian delegation, organised by the National Congress of Ukrainian Associations in Italy (CNAUI).
Taking part were:
– the Mayor of Agnone, Daniele Saia, Deputy Mayor Giovanni Amedeo Di Nucci and Secretary General Maria Teresa Miraldi;
– the Mayor of Kremenets (Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine), Andrii Smahliuk, and his deputy, Oleksandr Maryniuk;
– CNAUI President Lara Levchun;
– Nataliia Nevalenna, coordinator of the “Brotherhood Across Borders” project.
During the meeting a cooperation agreement was signed between the towns of Agnone and Kremenets, aimed at strengthening social, economic and cultural ties between the two communities while respecting their historical and national traditions.
The Mayor of Agnone, Daniele Saia, said:
“We are pleased with the outcome of the agreement we have reached. Now we are starting work on access to European funding and on supporting each other as we develop and strengthen our territories.”
The Mayor of Kremenets, Andrii Smahliuk, added:
“For our town this cooperation means new opportunities and international support. We are open to joint projects in culture, education, sport and tourism.”
CNAUI President Lara Levchun stressed:
“This is not just a formal agreement – it is the beginning of real cooperation that will allow our communities to share experience, carry out joint initiatives and grow within a European context.”
Nataliia Nevalenna, coordinator of the “Brotherhood Across Borders” project, noted:
“We are already working on concrete initiatives covering cultural exchanges, educational programmes, youth projects and tourism development. This partnership shows how communities can come together across borders.”
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