On 30 April, Ambassador of Ukraine to Estonia Volodymyr Boiechko paid a working visit to Narva, during which he met with Mayor of the city, Ms Katri Raik.

Volodymyr Boiechko noted Estonia’s consistent support for Ukraine and thanked the Mayor for her attention to the needs of Ukrainian citizens temporarily residing in the city.

The sides also exchanged views on the cultural dimension of cooperation, with a particular focus on strengthening partnerships between municipalities and local self-government authorities of both countries.

The Ambassador also informed about the ongoing preparations for the opening of an Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Narva in the near future, which will contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s presence in the region and enhancing interregional cooperation.

During the visit, the Ambassador visited the Narva Training Centre of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, where he held an introductory meeting with the Centre’s leadership.

The Centre serves as an important regional hub for training professionals in the field of internal security, including border guard, police and crisis response services. It also plays a significant role in strengthening the institutional capacity of the border region and enhancing resilience to hybrid threats.

The meeting facilitated an exchange of experience in the areas of security sector training, border management and crisis response, and outlined prospects for the implementation of joint initiatives, in particular in professional training, capacity-building programmes and the development of cooperation between the relevant institutions of Ukraine and Estonia.