The Verkhovna Rada ratified the Grant Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Italian Republic for the program “Restoration and Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of the Odessa Region” worth €32.5 million. Initiative No. 0352 was approved with 234 votes.
The adoption of this initiative establishes the legal framework for implementing the program, which aims to support the Government of Ukraine in preserving and restoring cultural heritage sites.
The program places special focus on the protection of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the “Historic Centre of Odessa,” as well as other significant cultural landmarks, in accordance with the terms of the Grant Agreement.
The main goal of the program is to preserve and restore key cultural sites in Odessa, which will help strengthen the socio-economic resilience of the region, maintain national identity, and promote Ukraine’s cultural heritage internationally.
The involvement of grant funds from the Government of the Italian Republic is expected to provide additional value for Ukraine, enhancing cultural diplomacy and technical leadership in heritage preservation.
The total amount of grant funds from the Government of the Italian Republic allocated for the project is €32.5 million.
