The official signing of the Twinning Oath between Hostomel, Ukraine, and Stamford was celebrated before the full Town Council meeting in April.
The signed twinning documents were delivered by Ukrainian filmmaker Natalia Yakovleva, and a special signing ceremony was held at the Town Hall with Twinning Working Group Councillors.
A Cooperation Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding and Twinning Oath were drawn up and signed to formalise the twinning relationship between the two communities.
Mayor of Stamford, Councillor Kelham Cooke, said: “It’s a great honour for Stamford to be officially twinned with Hostomel. This partnership is more than just a formal agreement — it’s a symbol of solidarity, resilience, and shared values between our two communities.
“At a time when Ukraine continues to face immense challenges, we are proud to stand alongside Hostomel in friendship. We look forward to fostering cultural, educational and civic links that will strengthen and enrich both our towns in the years to come.”
Thank you to Oleksii Klitovchenko for providing these photographs of the event.
