Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has inaugurated the Carpathian 8 Summit in western Ukraine, convening leaders from eight European nations to discuss regional cooperation. The summit, held from September 18 to 20 in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, aims to enhance collaboration on security, energy, transport, logistics, and cross-border economic partnerships.
The summit brings together representatives from Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Notable attendees include Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Romanian President Nicusor Dan, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, with Slovakia represented by a senior foreign ministry official. The discussions are particularly focused on strengthening transport and energy infrastructure and improving regional mobility.
Economic collaboration is a key theme, with approximately 500 business representatives participating in the summit. Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that investment agreements and projects valued at over €1 billion are in the pipeline. Nearly 100 projects from the participating countries were showcased, underscoring the region’s commitment to boosting trade and investment links.
Poland has reiterated its support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of robust regional cooperation. The summit also serves as a platform for enhancing Ukraine’s European integration efforts and fostering dialogue among countries with differing views on military aid to Kyiv.
