The Mayor of Odesa, Hennadiy Trukhanov, held an online meeting with the Mayor of Mainz, Mr. Nino Haase. 

During the meeting, they discussed the signing of a partnership agreement between the cities. 

This initiative has already received support from the parliamentary bodies of both Odesa and Mainz. 

The participants also explored opportunities for collaboration in cultural, social, bioenergy, and IT sectors. 

The Odesa mayor highlighted the significant historical contribution of Germans to the city's development in the early 19th century and expressed hope for a similar trend in modern times. 

«Despite the challenging times, we are moving forward through unity and cooperation,» noted the Mayor of Odesa. 

Since 2022, Mainz has been welcoming Ukrainian refugees, creating conditions for their social and cultural engagement. 

Hennadiy Trukhanov thanked the German people for their incredible support and informed his colleague about the recent hostile attacks on Odesa. 

«The most terrifying aspect of this war is its focus on destroying civilian lives, culture, and the authenticity of Ukraine. We are committed to long-term cooperation,» said the Mayor of Mainz. 

Mr. Nino Haase noted that Mainz is the most dynamic city in Germany, seeing a similar potential in Odesa. He also expressed confidence that the partnership agreement would benefit both cities.