Kyiv Deputy Mayor Volodymyr Bondarenko on Thursday (March 30) signed a memorandum of understanding with Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Si-chuan (李四川) to promote collaboration in energy, urban planning and construction, sustainable transportation, education and culture, child care and youth services, open government, and information technology. according to
. The agreement paves the way for the two cities to provide mutual assistance and enhance bilateral relations.
Bondarenko said in a speech, that although Kyiv and Taipei are far apart, both cities share common values, such as freedom and equality. Unfortunately, Kyiv is still at war and hopefully, the suffering in Ukraine doesn't happen elsewhere, he said.
The deputy mayor mentioned that Taipei is exploring the possibility of further aiding Kyiv in its reconstruction efforts, per a Kyiv City Council
. He added that Kyiv bolsters ties with foreign cities in order to advance international aid, launch joint projects, and exchange experience.