--- title: "Ukraine and Slovakia sign cooperation declaration: gymnasiums, electric locomotives, and aid package" description: "On November 5, intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and Slovakia were held in Lviv: a cooperation declaration, agreements on gymnasiums, the transfer of electric locomotives, and an aid package were signed." date: 2026-11-05T16:43:33.805Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-slovakia-intergovernmental-consultations-lviv tags: [ukraine, slovakia, diplomacy, government, energy, education] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ukraine and Slovakia sign cooperation declaration: gymnasiums, electric locomotives, and aid package ![Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi meeting in Lviv](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/05/ukraina-slovakiya-mezhpravitelstvennye-konsultatsii-lvov/ukraina-slovakiya-mezhpravitelstvennye-konsultatsii-lvov-1.webp) ## Key Points - Intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and Slovakia were held in Lviv on November 5, and a joint declaration of cooperation was signed. - The parties agreed to create bilingual gymnasiums (Ukrainian-English in Slovakia and Slovak-English in Ukraine) to launch in the next academic year. - Slovakia will transfer three electric locomotives to Ukrzaliznytsia and send an aid package worth 500,000 euros: 54 generators, a contribution to the Shelter Coalition, and medical equipment funds. - A framework agreement on financial cooperation for energy projects worth over 100 million euros will be signed; Slovakia will join the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children. On November 5, intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and the Slovak Republic took place in Lviv. Following the meeting, Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretskyi and Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico signed a joint declaration of cooperation, which records the practical agreements and planned projects of the two countries. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing statements by both heads of government on Facebook. ### Declaration and educational projects The parties signed an intergovernmental agreement on the establishment of a bilingual Ukrainian-English gymnasium in the Slovak Republic and a similar Slovak-English gymnasium in Ukraine. According to Koretskyi, the launch of the educational institutions is expected as early as the next school year. Thus, educational cooperation is becoming one of the priority areas of bilateral relations. ### Transport and energy: electric locomotives and investments Slovakia announced its decision to transfer three electric locomotives for the needs of Ukrzaliznytsia. According to the Ukrainian Prime Minister, they should be operational on the European standard tracks in Transcarpathia by the end of 2026. Furthermore, the countries will sign a framework agreement on financial cooperation, which, according to Koretskyi, will launch energy recovery projects under the Ukraine Investment Framework mechanism, amounting to more than 100 million euros. ### Aid package: generators, shelters, medicine Slovakia has sent an energy aid package to Ukraine worth 500,000 euros. With these funds, 54 generators will be delivered to Ukraine by the end of the month. Bratislava is also directing another 300,000 euros as a second contribution to the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition, and 200,000 euros for medical equipment for Ukrainian hospitals, Koretskyi specified. ### Coalition for the return of children and Bratislava's position Slovakia has also decided to become a full member of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, the Ukrainian Prime Minister noted. Robert Fico, for his part, stated that Slovakia aims to be a good neighbor and partner to Ukraine. "At the beginning of the joint negotiations between the governments of Slovakia and Ukraine in Lviv, I emphasized the importance of mutual respect, open dialogue, and constructive cooperation," he wrote. ### Context: different approaches to supporting Ukraine Fico emphasized that despite differing opinions on certain topics, Slovakia is ready to continue cooperation, mentioning potential areas such as projects in education, road infrastructure, and the development of energy connections. This statement came against the backdrop that, according to RBC-Ukraine, Bratislava is preparing its first joint economic commission meeting with Russia in five years, while Ukraine is asking the EU for a new 70 billion euro loan, which Slovakia and Hungary have reportedly stated they will not fund. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Украина и Словакия углубляют сотрудничество: договорились о генераторах и электровозах](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ukrayina-i-slovachchina-pogliblyuyut-spivpratsyu-1793896411.html) - Primary source: Statements by Ukrainian PM S. Koretskyi and Slovak PM R. Fico on Facebook. Confirmed facts: consultations in Lviv on Nov 5, signed declaration, gymnasium agreement, transfer of three electric locomotives, framework agreement on financial cooperation (over 100m EUR), 500k EUR aid package (54 generators, 300k EUR to Shelter Coalition, 200k EUR for medical equipment), Slovakia's joining the coalition for the return of children, and context regarding the 70 billion EUR EU loan and preparation for an economic commission meeting with Russia. ## FAQ ### Where and when were the consultations between Ukraine and Slovakia held? Intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and the Slovak Republic took place in Lviv on November 5. ### What documents did the parties sign? They signed a joint declaration of cooperation, an intergovernmental agreement on the creation of bilingual gymnasiums, and a framework agreement on financial cooperation is planned. ### What is Slovakia providing to Ukraine as aid? Slovakia is transferring three electric locomotives to Ukrzaliznytsia and sending a 500,000 euro aid package: 54 generators, 300,000 euros as a second contribution to the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition, and 200,000 euros for medical equipment.