Zelenskyy Launches 'Carpathian Eight' Regional Cooperation Initiative
Ukraine hosted the first summit of the newly announced C8 grouping, bringing together Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria, Hungary and the European Union, according to Anadolu Agency.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a new regional cooperation initiative called the "Carpathian Eight," or C8, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Ukraine hosted the first summit of the grouping, which brings together Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria and Hungary, alongside the European Union, the report said.
Anadolu Agency's report did not provide further details on the specific agenda, outcomes or stated goals of the summit. The report also did not specify the date or location of the meeting.
The initiative appears aimed at fostering regional cooperation among countries situated in or near the Carpathian mountain region of Central and Eastern Europe, according to the source.
Further details on the initiative's objectives, structure and future plans were not immediately available.
Sources
- Zelenskyy launches ‘Carpathian Eight’ regional cooperation initiative — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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