Exploring New Avenues of Cooperation for Odesa
On October 16, 2024, the Mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov, paid a working visit to the UNESCO office in Paris.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the management of the World Heritage site "Historic Center of Odesa". The collaboration between Odesa and UNESCO aims to preserve the city’s historical values and enhance its cultural significance globally.
On October 18, as part of the working visit, the Mayor of Odesa met with Austrian partners in Vienna. Odesa and Vienna have maintained fruitful partnerships for many years, particularly in culture and heritage preservation.
Hennadiy Trukhanov noted that Vienna's experience in balancing heritage preservation and urban development is very beneficial for Odesa, which is currently developing practices for managing a World Heritage site amid wartime conditions.
The city mayor also expressed gratitude to Austria for hosting the "Golden Violins of Odesa" anniversary festival in Vienna. The festival continues to strengthen cultural ties between Odesa and Vienna, presenting new musical talents to the world and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Ukrainian city.
On October 21, the European City Mayors’ Summit began in Strasbourg — a high-level political meeting between mayors of European cities and newly elected members of the European Parliament.
Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov also participated in the event, where discussions were held regarding the future of the European Union, particularly the role of cities in its development, democracy, decentralization, environmental challenges, and social issues.
Today, October 22, a meeting of mayors with parliamentarians is scheduled at the residence of the European Parliament.
At the end of the meeting, a political declaration will be signed, outlining the mayors' vision for the future of Europe and their role in strengthening cooperation with the European Parliament.
