Mariup to receive French assistance in develment of coastal areas after de-occupation

The relevant statement was made by Mariup City Council on Telegram, flowing a meeting between Mariup Mayor Vadym Boichenko and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Ukraine Étienne de Poncins, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Good relations have develed between France and Mariup. We want to preserve and continue them. There are several French cities with similar geography to Mariup, and their experience can be useful for the Ukrainian city,” the French ambassador said.

Boichenko expressed gratitude to the French side for their support for Mariup residents, namely through a joint housing project that had already been launched.

“The first dormitory designed for 35 families has ened in the city of Dnipro. Thanks to financial assistance from the Government of France, we are starting to create 330 more apartments for Mariup residents. We are grateful for the much needed help. I am confident that our coeration will strengthen, including as part of the Mariup Reborn plan,” Boichenko emphasized.

A reminder that earlier Mariup Mayor Vadym Boichenko presented the Mariup Reborn city recovery plan, including the rapid restoration of critical infrastructure, flowed by reconstruction and city revival projects.

Photo: Mariup City Council, Telegram