In the framework of his working visit to Luxembourg, the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniienko met with the Mayor of Luxembourg Lydie Polfer.
The First Vice Speaker informed about the general situation, in particular, about the consequences of russian aggression – hundreds of Ukrainian cities and villages have been completely or partially destroyed.
“An important area of cooperation aimed at restoring the Ukrainian economy and damaged infrastructure is the reconstruction of a selected city or region of Ukraine,” Oleksandr Korniienko said, inviting Luxembourg to join this initiative.
“A separate important topic of discussion is the release of local government representatives from captivity,” the First Vice Speaker stressed: “We must do everything possible to bring them home and ensure the responsibility of the terrorist state for these crimes.”
In conclusion, the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine thanked for all the assistance that Luxembourg and Ms. Mayor personally provided to Ukraine.
The meeting was also joined by Oleksandr Merezhko, the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Policy and International Cooperation, and Dmytro Kysylevskyi, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development.
For reference. The First Vice-Speaker Oleksandr Korniienko is on a working visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 18-22 May.