First Carpathian Eight Summit Begins in the Carpathians
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Ukraine has launched a new regional cooperation format — the Carpathian Eight (C8). The inaugural summit is being held in the Carpathians with the participation of Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria, Hungary and the European Union.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the initiative at the opening of the first C8 summit. The new format brings together eight Carpathian countries and EU institutions and is intended to provide an additional platform for regional cooperation.
The agenda focuses on security, energy, expanding logistics, cross-border economic ties and support for local communities. Organizers describe the C8 as a platform for political dialogue, economic development, investment and cross-border cooperation.
The summit is being held in Bukovel, in Ukraine’s Ivano-Frankivsk region, from September 18 to 20. Its programme includes meetings involving representatives of regional governments, EU institutions, businesses and investors.
The new format is intended to bring together regional initiatives and practical cooperation among countries connected by the Carpathian region. Its stated priorities include strengthening security, developing energy and logistics links, expanding cross-border economic cooperation and supporting local communities.
The agenda focuses on security, energy, expanding logistics, cross-border economic ties and support for local communities. Organizers describe the C8 as a platform for political dialogue, economic development, investment and cross-border cooperation.
The summit is being held in Bukovel, in Ukraine’s Ivano-Frankivsk region, from September 18 to 20. Its programme includes meetings involving representatives of regional governments, EU institutions, businesses and investors.
The new format is intended to bring together regional initiatives and practical cooperation among countries connected by the Carpathian region. Its stated priorities include strengthening security, developing energy and logistics links, expanding cross-border economic cooperation and supporting local communities.
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