Ihor Zhdanov: Ukraine signed the Council of Europe Convention on an integrated safety, security and service approach at football matches and other sports events
Youth and Sports
Minister Ihor Zhdanov on behalf of Ukraine signed the
Council of Europe Convention on an integrated safety, security and service approach at football
matches and other sports events.
The signing
ceremony of the Convention was held on July 3 in Paris at the Stade de France stadium with the participation of the
leaders of the Council of Europe, UEFA, French Government and Ministers of the
signatory countries. 13 European countries also joined this Convention. In particular, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Lithuania, the
Netherlands, Portugal, France and others.
According to Ihor Zhdanov, the Convention focuses on three key areas:
order, safety and security. It also aims to promote hospitality and safety of
spectators inside and outside stadiums, improved dialogue between police, local
authorities, football clubs and fans.
The Minister
noted that signing of the Convention is a very important step for Ukraine,
which enhances our international image.