The Agreement between the Republic of Latvia and Ukraine on Long-Term Support and Security Commitments was signed on 11 April 2024. According to the terms of the Agreement, Latvia undertakes a long-term commitment to the reconstruction of Ukraine, concentrating its efforts and investments primarily on the Chernihiv region and the city of Chernihiv. In the period from 2024 to 2026, Latvia has committed to implementing reconstruction projects worth EUR 15 million, focusing on rebuilding social infrastructure, ensuring psychological support for women, and providing expertise, particularly in matters related to EU integration. The Agreement also stipulates that Ukraine will remain a priority for Latvia’s development cooperation policy until it attains full EU membership.
Since autumn 2022, Latvia has been assisting with Ukraine’s reconstruction, particularly in the Chernihiv region, by contributing to the reconstruction of social infrastructure, thus improving the quality of life for the Ukrainian people.
