Guerra Russia-Ucrania: Koelnmesse interrompe

03/03/2022

L’invasione perpetrata dalla Russia ai danni dell’Ucraina continua e, dopo le sanzioni previste negli scorso giorni, diverse aziende hanno deciso di interrompere i propri rapporti con le aziende russe. Tra queste, anche Koelnmesse ha optato per l’interruzione delle collaborazioni con le aziende russe. Una scelta che segue le decisioni del Governo tedesco nei confronti della Russia. Una presa di posizione forte che vi riportiamo qui, con il comunicato giuntoci in redazione. Abbiamo optato per lasciarlo in lingua originale, per non fraintendere il tono e non rischiare un eventuale “lost in translation”.

“At Koelnmesse we are closely following current developments in Ukraine, as are the people of all nations around the world. Acts of war like this are the absolute antithesis of our own values. As a trade fair organiser, we stand wholeheartedly for peaceful coexistence, free trade and the unrestricted exchange of goods around the world.

Unfortunately, this exchange is no longer possible at the moment. In accordance with the measures and requirements of the German Government, we are suspending our cooperation with Russian companies at our trade fairs until further notice. We will, however, remain in contact with our partners in Russia, some of whom we have worked with for many years now. Although they have been banned from participating de facto, we do not place blame on them for the current developments.

We at Koelnmesse have been especially pleased to know that our on-site sales team is doing well considering the circumstances. Our thoughts are with them and we will provide our team with all the support we can from Cologne“.