Working in Ivano-Frankivsk region. I took part in the first Carpathian Eight (C8) Summit, inaugurated by President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is a new format of diplomatic, economic and regional cooperation launched by the President. It brings together Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Czechia, Austria and Serbia. It's important that C8 becomes a permanent format working for the development of the whole Carpathian region. Within C8, almost 100 business projects from the eight countries will be presented, worth a total of around €40 billion. In the coming years, the region's economy could grow twice as fast as the EU average. We're committed to ensuring these few days deliver concrete agreements, new opportunities for Ukraine's economy and security, and stronger ties with our neighbors.