Estonian and Ukrainian ministers of culture signed the programme for cultural cooperation

Today, the Minister of Culture of Estonia, Heidy Purga, and the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, Mykola Tochytskyi, signed a cultural cooperation programme until the year 2029. The signing took place at the Ministry of Culture of Estonia in Tallinn.

“Estonia has been and will remain a steadfast supporter of Ukraine. We want to stand by their side in the cultural field as well – maintaining and strengthening the ties that help Ukrainians preserve, develop, and share their culture with the world even in times of war. This cooperation programme is an expression of that commitment – a handshake across borders to affirm: we believe in you and we stand with you,” said Minister of Culture Heidy Purga. 

“I am confident that the signing of this programme will be an important impetus for the further development of friendly relations between our countries, will contribute to the deepening of Ukrainian-Estonian cultural cooperation, ensure the comprehensive development and popularization of the culture of both countries and will be a strong confirmation of the mutual intention to exchange cultural experience, establish new contacts and improve mutual understanding between the peoples of Ukraine and Estonia,” said Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi. 

In addition, the ministers visited the exhibition “The Face of Courage: The Indomitable Defenders of Azovstal” at the Krulli Quarter, dedicated to the defenders of Azovstal.