Italian press on the signing of memorandums between Ukrainian and Sicilian communities.

The International Forum of Local Communities “Ukraine – Italy: Popoli oltre confini / Communities Without Borders”, held on September 20–21, 2025, in the cities of Trapani and Erice (Sicily), received wide coverage in the Italian media.

During the forum, Ukrainian communities from Chernihiv, Lviv, and Kyiv regions signed memorandums of cooperation with municipalities in Sicily. Local newspapers covered the event, highlighting the importance of partnership, cultural exchange, and the development of joint projects.

• Valderice, sottoscritto Patto di Amicizia con Novhorod-Siverskyi
A newspaper from Valderice reported on the signing of a Friendship Pact between Valderice and the Ukrainian city of Novhorod-Siverskyi. The article emphasized that the agreement includes cultural and educational exchanges — with a special focus on youth — as well as the development of joint European projects.
(Source: https://www.primapaginatrapani.it/amp/valderice-sottoscritto-patto-di-amicizia-con-una-citta-ucraina)

• Campobello sigla Patto di Amicizia con Kholmy (Ucraina)
The municipality of Campobello reported on the signing of a Pact with the Ukrainian city of Kholmy. The article draws attention to the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and notes that the agreement aims to strengthen partnership, mutual understanding, and sustainable community development.
(Source: https://www.primapaginamazara.it/sottoscritto-patto-di-amicizia-tra-il-comune-di-campobello-e-la-citta-ucraina-di-kholmy)

• Erice accoglie la delegazione ucraina: un Forum per la pace e la cooperazione tra comunità
A newspaper from Erice covered the signing of a Pact between Erice and Truskavets as part of the forum. The authors highlight cultural and educational exchange, practical cooperation projects between universities, communities, and municipalities, as well as the importance of developing partnerships to support regions affected by the war.
(Source: https://www.primapaginatrapani.it/erice-accoglie-la-delegazione-ucraina-un-forum-per-la-pace-e-la-cooperazione-tra-comunita)

The Italian press actively covers cooperation initiatives with Ukrainian communities, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships and strengthening friendly ties between cities in Ukraine and Italy.