According to Ukrinform, the President reported this on Facebook.

"During a meeting with representatives of mountain communities, we discussed the challenges and prospects for the development of mountain areas. I am grateful to every community that has welcomed Ukrainian businesses and people, supports the economy, and helps the front. I spoke about preparations for the 'Carpathian Integration Initiative' Summit, and I hope that communities, especially local ones, will take advantage of this opportunity and be represented there. We also discussed issues that are important at the local level – taxation of the forestry sector and the tourist tax, road development and funding, providing communities with the necessary vehicles, and optimizing the school network," Zelensky said.

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He added that he had instructed the Prime Minister and the Ministers of Finance and Community and Infrastructure Development to work with communities to assess the capacity of local budgets and conduct a logistics audit to ensure that government services and institutions are accessible to every person in Ukraine, including those living in remote mountainous regions.

As previously reported, Volodymyr Zelensky began his visit to Ivano-Frankivsk region today by honoring the memory of Ukraine's fallen defenders. He also spoke with participants in the "Will to Live" sporting competition, including soldiers, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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