> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Barcelona Mayor Renews Pact with Kyiv - URL: https://barna.news/barcelona-mayor-renews-pact-with-kyiv/ - Published: 2026-09-04T10:19:03.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-04T10:19:03.000Z - Description: Jaume Collboni visits Kyiv to renew a cooperation agreement and deliver fire equipment amid ongoing conflict. - Author: Laia Serra - Tags: politics Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni has visited Kyiv to renew a collaboration agreement with the Ukrainian capital and deliver firefighting equipment, reaffirming the city's support amid Russia's ongoing attacks. Collboni arrived in Kyiv by train from Warsaw, travelling alongside [Salvador Illa](https://barna.news/salvador-illa-begins-48-hour-trip-to/), President of the regional government of Catalonia (Generalitat), who is also on an official visit. At Kyiv Central Station, Collboni stated the mission’s goal was to support Kyiv’s residents in maintaining daily life and institutional stability. “What we are doing is helping to demonstrate that daily life in the city of Kyiv is not being altered, that its institutions are functioning,” he said. The mayor praised the resilience of Kyiv’s citizens and thanked the Spanish Embassy for logistical and security support, noting the heightened risks due to increased Russian strikes. He referenced Barcelona’s history of city diplomacy, including its solidarity mission to Sarajevo 30 years ago, and stressed that no European city under attack should be abandoned. --- ## Expanded Cooperation Agreement Signed At Kyiv City Hall, Collboni and Mayor Vitali Klitschko signed a new memorandum of understanding, expanding cooperation in energy resilience, accessibility, urban development, education, health, art, culture, transport, and public safety. Klitschko confirmed the agreement builds on a sister-city partnership established in September 2022 and follows a previous meeting in Madrid in April 2026 during Bloomberg CityLab. “Today we continued this dialogue already in Kyiv,” he said on Telegram, thanking Barcelona’s city council and residents for their sustained support. > Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Barcelona has provided comprehensive assistance to Kyiv. For us, support is valuable in the field of civil protection and security. ## Fire Trucks Delivered as Symbol of Solidarity As part of the visit, Barcelona handed over two new fire engines and additional rescue equipment sent in a recent convoy. The delivery was confirmed by Klitschko, who noted previous aid including generators and humanitarian supplies. Since 2023, Kyiv has been a priority in Barcelona’s grant programme for non-governmental organisations. The renewed agreement aims to strengthen ties between civil society groups in both cities and promote joint initiatives. Collboni’s schedule included addressing an extraordinary plenary session of the Kyiv City Council, underscoring institutional continuity despite the war. --- *Primary sources:* [*eb.gencat.cat*](https://web.gencat.cat/en/generalitat/com-ens-organitzem/delegacions/delegacions-govern-exterior/japo/actualitat/2025/el-govern-aprova-l-estrategia-asia-2025-2030-per-impulsar-la-sev?ref=barna.news)*,* [*ajuntament.barcelona.cat*](https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/contractacioestrategica/en/noticies-contractacio-empresarial-responsable/new-delivery-of-equipment-to-ukraine-by-the-barcelona-fire-service-1319099?ref=barna.news)*. Reported by diaricatalunya.cat, Marta Puig i Vidal, en.interfax.com.ua, prm.ua, ua.news, decentralization.ua, Agencia EFE, europapress.es, Diari Catalunya.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Generalitat spent €3.3m on Pope's visit to Catalonia](https://barna.news/generalitat-spent-eu3-3m-on-popes-visit-to-catalonia/) - [Catalonia financing reform meeting set for 4 September](https://barna.news/catalonia-financing-reform-meeting-set/) - [Barcelona police coordination pact remains unsigned](https://barna.news/barcelona-police-coordination-pact-remains-unsigned/) - [Barcelona hosts Ceuta solidarity rally tonight](https://barna.news/barcelona-hosts-ceuta-solidarity-rally/)