The wife of the President of Ukraine Olena Zelenska had a video call on November 9 with the First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog. The wives of the heads of state discussed potential joint projects, issues of gender equality and barrier-free space.
Olena Zelenska talked about the progress of our country during the year of participation in the Biarritz Partnership. This includes building a network of shelters, introducing parental leave for fathers, and working to bridge the gender pay gap, which is facilitated by joining the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC).
"My ambition is not only to share experience, but also to start joint projects with first ladies. I am glad that our relations are maintained, and the platform for the interaction of "soft power", launched at the Kyiv Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, only contributes to this. Israel is a progressive country known for its conceptual views in many processes, we have something to talk about," Olena Zelenska noted.
This year, Ukraine and Israel mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. In this regard, the First Lady of Ukraine stressed that cooperation in humanitarian and social projects will have practical and symbolic significance for the common ideas and aspirations of states.