The twinning agreement between Bucharest and Kiev was approved: The two capitals will collaborate in culture and educationtranslated

The General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest approved on Tuesday the conclusion of a twinning agreement between the Romanian capital and Kiev.

The twinning initiative of the two cities dates back to March 2022, when the General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest approved the start of the procedures necessary to conclude such an agreement.

Subsequently, the draft agreement was submitted to the Ukrainian authorities and submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration for approval.

The two ministries issued the necessary opinions in August 2026, and the comments made were integrated into the document subject to the approval of the General Council.

Collaboration in various fields According to Article 2 of the agreement, the two municipalities will encourage collaboration in the fields of culture, education, art and science, through exchanges of experience and best practices between representatives of institutions and the cultural environment.

Also, the organization of exhibitions, festivals, workshops and conferences, aimed at facilitating cultural and educational exchanges between the two capitals, is planned.

The partnership includes other areas of interest...