Transcarpathia intensifies cooperation with Poland to build a pedestrian border crossing point Lubnia-Volosate

Intensification of the work to build a pedestrian border crossing point on the border with Poland Lubnia-Volosate became the main topic of the meeting with the Consul General of Poland in Lviv Jaroslaw Drozd, that was held on Tuesday, January 27, by the head of the Transcarpathian Regional Administration Vasyl Hubal, together with the Chairman of the Regional Council Volodymyr Chubirko.

First of all, the head of the region thanked the friendly state for the support to Ukraine in such a difficult time.     

The head of the region said that expansion of cross-border cooperation is very relevant.  The issue of the pedestrian crossing point Lubnia – Volosate has long been discussed, and we would like to make joint efforts and with the support of the government finally open the crossing point – Vasyl Hubal said.

The guest, in turn, stressed the importance of cooperation with our region, "Your region is, so to speak, the most "international" in Ukraine. Therefore, cross-border projects for you are especially important," – Jaroslaw Drozd said. The diplomat agreed that the efforts to open the crossing point should be intensified, especially since the preparatory work has already been done.           

Then Vasyl Hubal voiced the following proposition: to organize a business forum in order to open Transcarpathia for Polish business.  

The diplomat expressed readiness to assist in the cooperation and raised the issue of the opening of the Honorary Consulate in Uzhgorod; it would also give impetus to the contacts between Poland and Ukraine and so it’s time to look for a potential candidate.

The head of the RSA and the Chairman of the Regional Council agreed with Mr. Consul to draft a roadmap of contacts and joint projects and to continue communication in a wider circle with specific programs and steps. Finally, Vasyl Hubal suggested to meet with representatives of the Polish community in the region, in particular, in order to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Association of Polish culture in Transcarpathia.