The joint memorandum on supporting Ukraine's EU membership was signed by the government of Ukraine and the World Congress of Ukrainians

Cooperation Agreement

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the World Congress of Ukrainians have signed a memorandum of partnership. The document aims to promote Ukraine's Euro-integration and facilitate the accelerated accession of the country to the European Union. Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergey Koretsky highly appreciated this cooperation, emphasizing:

“Today, we have solidified the agreements between the government of Ukraine and the World Congress of Ukrainians. We hope for active support for Ukraine's Euro-integration course and the promotion of the topic of accelerated accession to the EU in member states.” - Sergey Koretsky

The World Congress of Ukrainians unites communities in more than 80 countries, allowing the parties to collaborate in various fields. Besides Euro-integration, the signed memorandum also provides for:

• preservation of Ukrainian identity;
• support for Ukrainian culture;
• enhancement of work with Ukrainian communities and youth abroad.

The Prime Minister also added:

“I expect close cooperation for our common goal - a strong and successful Ukraine.” - Sergey Koretsky

Significance of the Signed Document

This agreement is an important step towards strengthening Ukraine's ties with foreign Ukrainian communities and advocating for national interests on a global scale. The message was published on the Government Portal on August 25, 2026. Photo: Government Portal.

Russian-speaking readers should view this memorandum as an example of the systemic work of the diaspora in promoting Ukraine's interests on the international stage. The signing of the agreement between the government of Ukraine and the World Congress of Ukrainians can significantly influence foreign relations and the perception of Ukraine in the world. Advocating for Euro-integration processes and supporting Ukrainian culture abroad form the basis for strengthening national identity and gaining international support. This, in turn, can accelerate Ukraine's integration into the EU - a key strategic priority of the Ukrainian government.