Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak held an online meeting with heads and other representatives of about 40 foreign universities that cooperate with Ukrainian higher education institutions. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi and rectors of leading Ukrainian universities.
Andriy Yermak emphasized that Ukraine's victory in the war, the restoration of a just peace on our land, the return of prisoners of war and illegally deported children are the main priorities for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team.
The Head of the Office of the President told the representatives of the global university community about the preparations for the Global Peace Summit to be held on June 15-16 in Switzerland.
"Many world leaders have already agreed to attend this Summit. But our goal is to convene as many countries as possible. Because we want all responsible states of the world that respect international law and the UN Charter to come together at a single table to openly work out a plan that would bring a just peace to Ukraine," he said.
Andriy Yermak also noted that the Global Peace Summit aims to reach a common position on three issues that are important for the whole world and have arisen in the wake of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine: food and nuclear security, and the return of all illegally deported Ukrainian children and prisoners of war.
"I urge you to join in spreading the word about the Global Peace Summit. Use your influence, contacts, and opportunities to make us heard. Today we have a real chance to make a very important step towards ending this terrible war," the Head of the Presidential Office emphasized.