President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received letters of credence from the newly appointed Ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Guatemala to Ukraine (concurrently accredited).
The Head of State congratulated them on the start of their diplomatic missions in Ukraine and expressed hope for the intensification of cooperation between the countries.
In his conversation with the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, the President noted that Ukraine is engaged in constructive negotiations with U.S. representatives and is ready to do everything possible to achieve peace as soon as possible. Ukraine has proposed steps to lay the necessary foundation for a further negotiation process and counts on the support of this position from other nations.
“We would be grateful to Sri Lanka for more active support on the path toward securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine based on the UN Charter and international law,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
The President also noted that Ukraine is interested in developing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, education, food security, and medical rehabilitation.
During his conversation with the Ambassador of Guatemala, the Head of State thanked Guatemala and its President Bernardo Arévalo for their consistent position in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine looks forward to developing friendly bilateral relations. The parties focused on enhancing cooperation in education and science, as well as exchanging experience in the digitalization of public services. Special attention was given to continuing cooperation in the field of demining. The President also announced Ukraine’s intention to open an embassy in Guatemala in the near future.
The Ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Guatemala emphasized that their nations sincerely wish peace for the people of Ukraine.
