The Council of Tampere Region and the Kiev Regional Administration of Ukraine have negotiated on cooperation between the regions in late 2025. As a result of the negotiations, a Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared.
The Regional Board has decided to approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between The Council of Tampere Region and the Kiev Regional Administration and authorizes the Chairman of the Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Draft text.
The Council of Tampere Region and the Kiev Regional Administration of Ukraine have negotiated on cooperation between the regions in late 2025. As a result of the negotiations, a Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared.
The agreement is not legally binding, but it sets out the framework for cooperation between the regions. The purpose of the agreement is to build comprehensive cooperation between authorities, universities, research institutions, development organisations and companies. The themes of cooperation include clean energy, sustainable development, bioeconomy, digitalisation, healthcare, culture and tourism. The goals of the cooperation also include the reconstruction of the Kiev region.
I am responsible for regional development planning and financing of development projects. Our Council also supports the regional developers by promoting their cooperation. I promote the interests of the region both in Finland and in the European Union.