Oleksiy Chernyshov, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of National Unity of Ukraine, met with Michael Spindelegger, Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Andreas Achrainer, Head of the Department for Ukraine Refugee Coordination, and heads of organisations involved in helping Ukrainians in Austria.
During the meeting, Oleksiy Chernyshov presented the key activities of the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine. The Austrian partners expressed their support for the initiatives of the Ministry of National Unity and their willingness to cooperate.
The participants also discussed the possibility of introducing the ICMPD at Unity Hubs in the countries with the widest presence of Ukrainian citizens.
‘This will become another important step in coordinating assistance and integration,’ said the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine.
In addition, during the meeting with the Government representatives, Oleksiy Chernyshov raised the issue of introducing a Ukrainian component to Austrian schools, including the possibility of learning Ukrainian as a foreign language.
‘"We continue our work together to ensure that Ukrainians abroad feel supported and have access to the necessary services!" the official concluded.