In this way, European cities and regions will be able to share their own experiences of restoring and managing the daily lives of their inhabitants.
The European Union must mobilize all its resources for recovery Ukraine, including cooperation at the local and regional levels. This was stated by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in an address, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
“That is why I wholeheartedly support President Zelensky's proposal to involve the European Union's cities and regions in this effort to rebuild,” Lyaen said.
She said European cities and regions could share their own experience in organizing the daily life of residents.
The strength of Europe is based on the fact that our citizens are constantly working to improve the daily lives and future of our children in cities, towns, villages and districts. Our cities and regions have experience and knowledge in restoring and managing the daily lives of citizens. to share this experience with you, “said the EC President.
She added that cooperation at all local and regional levels will provide an opportunity to accelerate the reconstruction of the state, and also stated its intention to expand the number of counterparts between the EU and Ukraine.
“We will exponentially expand the number of twin cities and twin regions between our two peoples. You can count on the great solidarity of European citizens in support of Ukraine. And I know that we can also count on the EU Committee of the Regions, which actively connects our local and regional networks in the European Union with their Ukrainian counterparts, “said Liaen.
The President of the European Commission concluded:” We will help you rebuild your country and go with you on your European path. “
Earlier, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal said that the European Commission has proposed to abolish customs duties for a year on all exports from Ukraine to the European Union.
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