Credit Agricole sponsored Bastille Day event

14 July 2023

Credit Agricole has traditionally supported the celebratory event to mark one of the most prominent French national holidays – Bastille Day, held on July 14 at Parkovyi Congress and Exhibition Center This year, Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ukraine organized the French national day to celebrate the shared democratic values of Ukraine and France. Credit Agricole premium customers and corporate business customers were also able to participate in the event.

The Bank presented the branded area where guests could relax and learn about useful products and services from Credit Agricole.

«We take pride in sponsoring the event and acting as ambassador for French culture. Credit Agricole keeps investing and supporting Ukrainian economy, our customers and society in spite of the challenges we encountered in the wartime. We are delighted to promote business and cultural exchange between Ukraine and France. We share the common European values: peace, freedom, democracy, equality. International support and friendship help us to survive these dark times and come out even stronger on the other side», - notes Carlos de Cordoue, Chairman of the Management Board at Credit Agricole.

Since 1880, the French Republic celebrates the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille, symbol of the end of the absolute monarchy, also the Festival of the Federation in 1790, symbol of the national unity.

«Liberty, equality, fraternity (fr. Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité) is the national motto of the French Republic and the words that laid foundation for the values of the entire democratic world.
Celebration of origin of the democratic values, the formation of which was started by the Great French Revolution, here in Kyiv is a deeply symbolic and crucial show of solidarity with Ukraine in its battle», - comments Bertrand Barrier, president of the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce.