On October 16, 2024, Odesa's Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov visited the UNESCO office in Paris as part of a working trip.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the management of the world heritage site "Historic Center of Odesa". The joint efforts of Odesa and UNESCO will contribute to preserving the city’s historical values and enhancing its cultural significance on the global stage.
On October 18, during his working visit, the Odesa Mayor met with Austrian partners in Vienna. Odesa and Vienna have maintained fruitful partnerships for many years, and today they are developing their relationship in the fields of culture and heritage preservation.
Hennadiy Trukhanov noted that Vienna’s experience in balancing heritage preservation with urban development is very beneficial for Odesa, which is currently working on managing its world heritage site amid the war.
The Mayor also expressed gratitude to Austria for hosting the jubilee festival «Golden Violins of Odesa» in Vienna. The festival continues to strengthen cultural ties between Odesa and Vienna, introducing new musical talents to the world and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Ukrainian city.
On October 21, the Summit of Mayors of European Cities began in Strasbourg — a high-level political meeting between the mayors of European cities and newly elected members of the European Parliament.
Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov also participated in the event, where discussions centered on the future of the European Union, particularly the role of cities in its development, democracy, decentralization, environmental challenges, and social issues.
Today, October 22, a meeting of mayors with parliamentarians is scheduled at the residence of the European Parliament.
At the end of the meeting, a political declaration will be signed outlining the mayors' vision for the future of Europe and their role in strengthening cooperation with the European Parliament.
