The ceremony was attended by representatives from 16 municipalities, eight Portuguese and eight Ukrainian, as well as European entities and diplomatic representatives. The project, promoted by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) in coordination with the Metropolitan Region of Coimbra, aims to share experiences, support decentralization processes, and strengthen the resilience of local communities.
The Letter of Intent establishes a mutual commitment to deepen knowledge and develop joint initiatives. The following day, October 23rd, a delegation from Lopushne visited Góis, accompanied by a representative from the Association of Ukrainian Cities.
During the visit, the Vice-President of the Góis Municipal Chamber, Nuno Bandeira, welcomed the delegation, conveying solidarity. The President of the Municipality of Lopushne, Oleksandr Stetsiuk, thanked them for their support and expressed confidence in future relations.
The agenda included the presentation of the Decentralized Social Intervention Model by Councillor Paula Matos, and the tourism potential of the Ceira River by Afonso Silva from Trans Serrano Aventura. The delegation also visited the Municipal Hall, the historic center, the riverside area, the Xisto Village of Aigra Nova, and the Cerro da Candosa Boardwalks.
The visit allowed representatives from both municipalities to connect and learn about various social, tourism, cultural, and local valorization initiatives, paving the way for identifying common interests and future actions.
