Romanian city of Alba Yulia - new partner-city of Lutsk
On May 28 it was signed the Cooperation agreement between the city of Lutsk and Romanian city of Alba Iulia. The signing ceremony took place in the Union Hall, where in 1918 the document concerning unification of all Romanian lands was signed. The event was attended by the invited guests, journalists, priests from Alba Julia churches of different denominations.
In welcoming speech Lutsk City Mayor Mykola Romaniuk emphasized that their presence is symbolic, because in such a way God blesses cooperation between our cities. Besides, both parties are interested in establishing contacts between universities of both cities, organizing youth exchanges and study tours to integrate young people from Ukraine and Romania. The Mayor of Alba Julia Mircea Hava, in his turn, said that signing of Cooperation Agreement is very important for them and the door to Europe is open for Ukraine.
Lutsk City Mayor presented his colleague a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt and scarf with coats of arms of Lutsk and Alba Julia. In addition, it was presented Volyn honey production and promotional gifts.
By the way, delegation of Lutsk City Council participated in the festive ceremony of guard changing which took place in the citadel Alba Carolina - the biggest defense fortress in the south-eastern Europe. In addition, representatives of Lutsk took part in celebrations on the occasion of annual festival Alba Fest 2016, which is equivalent to the Day of Alba Julia.
