On 25 February 2024, representatives of the Coordination Centre of United Ukrainian Associations, COORDINAMENTO UNITARIO, held an important meeting at the Consulate General of Ukraine in Naples.
The meeting was attended by the heads of 34 associations based in Italy. An online link was set up for those who could not attend in person.
The aim of the meeting was to improve cooperation between the Consulate General and the Coordination Centre of United Ukrainian Associations, and to give participants the chance to raise specific issues and propose ways of resolving them.
The meeting was opened by the Consul General of Ukraine in Naples, Mr Maksym Kovalenko, together with the President of the Coordination Centre of United Ukrainian Associations, Ms Lara Levchun.
Mr Kovalenko showed great interest in the associations’ views and needs, listening to their perspectives and proposals. The discussion covered the opening of new Ukrainian schools in the country’s southern regions, better consular services for citizens, closer cooperation and the exchange of ideas.
The President of the Coordination Centre of Ukrainian Associations set out her position on current issues and challenges, chief among them the integration of Ukrainians into Italian society.
The conference provided a platform for open dialogue between the Consul and the associations’ representatives. Everyone present was able to voice their views, which made for a lively discussion, an exchange of ideas and the setting of priorities for joint work.
To close, the most active participants were presented with certificates of appreciation for their valuable work.
The meeting was an important step towards greater mutual understanding and cooperation between the Consul and the Ukrainian associations.
