Dublin Kyiv Twinning Agreement, Ireland Supports Ukraine,

Lord Mayor of Dublin signs Twinning Agreement with City of Kyiv 

The Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy has today signed an agreement to begin a twinning process with the Ukrainian city of Kyiv.

Mayor Klitschko supports Dublin Kyiv twinning

Mayor Klitschko of Kyiv had previously thanked Dublin for its support and said, “We believe the twinning arrangement will strengthen our union between the City of Dublin and the City of Kyiv.”

Twinning agreement signed in Brussels

The Lord Mayor and the First Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State, Mykola Povoroznyk, signed the Dublin Kyiv Twinning Agreement during the Lord Mayor’s visit to the 2022 Kyiv Investment Forum in Brussels.

The signing of the document gives effect to the Emergency Motion passed at the Dublin City Council meeting of 7^th March this year to express the solidarity of the people of Dublin with the people of Kyiv.

Dublin Kyiv Twinning Agreement, Ireland Supports Ukraine,

Motion of condemnation of Russian invasion by City councillors, excerpt

“Dublin City Council condemns in the strongest terms Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an act of aggression against a sovereign state and an assault on democracy and international law. We extend solidarity to the people of Ukraine. We commend those in Russia who have come out in opposition to the war.

Dublin City Council acknowledges sanctions already agreed and calls on the international community, particularly the EU, to show active solidarity with the Ukrainian people and calls for the strongest possible sanctions to be taken against Vladimir Putin and Russia.

Dublin City Council calls on the Irish government to take action and ensure the IFSC is not used by Russian state controlled companies for the purposes of evading sanctions.”

The Lord Mayor said, “I am delighted that we can now officially begin the process of twinning with the city of Kyiv. I met with Mykola Povoroznyk today and conveyed to him the support of the people of Dublin. I know everyone in Dublin, and indeed across the country, hopes that this unjust war will be brought to an end as soon as possible. Our thoughts are with our friends in Kyiv.”

Solidarity with the people of Kyiv

Following today’s signing, the two cities will work on ways in which the city of Dublin can express its solidarity with the people of Kyiv and how it will support the Irish Government in its humanitarian work with refugees from Kyiv.  The two cities will work together on identifying areas where they can strengthen and develop common interests and solutions to challenges.

Promotion of European values of democracy, freedom and human rights

The Agreement between Kyiv and Dublin includes the wish for development and fruitful cooperation in a wide range of economic, cultural, tourism and other areas of mutual benefit.  They will together promote European values of democracy, freedom and human rights and will promote peaceful coexistence in Europe.  The two cities will also endeavour to provide mutual support in emergency situations by providing humanitarian assistance and political support.

Look out for The European Startup Conference 2022

Hosted live from Ukraine, on the 7^th of December, the European Startup Conference 2022 . The event is aimed at promoting Ukrainian startups and raising funds to support the people of Ukraine.

Listen to Ukrainian and European tech ecosystem leaders, network through the Brella app and build new business connections that will bring value to Ukraine and the whole world.

Startup Conference partners: Ukrainian PR Army Ukrainian Tech Ecosystem Brella Startup Network Europe

See article Tech for Good Dublin Supports People of Ukraine by Billy Linehan

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