During a working visit to Portugal, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine for European Integration Andriy Chesnokov met with the leadership and experts of the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth. On behalf of the Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Vadym Huttsait, he thanked the President of the Institute, Vítor Pataco, for supporting Ukrainian athletes who were able to participate in competitions and train in Portugal free of charge during the war. He also called for further support for joint efforts to block the participation of representatives of aggressor states in international sports competitions.
During the meeting, the parties also discussed the issues of deepening cooperation and exchange of experience between Ukraine and Portugal in the field of youth policy and sports. Andriy Chesnokov shared Ukrainian achievements and initiatives aimed at developing the youth sector and supporting young people.
Both sides expressed their intention to develop cooperation and expand areas of joint activity, in particular by developing youth exchanges, organising joint projects and events. This meeting was an important step in strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between Ukraine and Portugal in the field of youth policy and sport.