President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in the celebrations on the occasion of the Day of the Diplomatic Service of Ukraine, which took place in the village of Huta, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Addressing diplomats, the Head of State said that the events held within the framework of the conference of ambassadors of Ukraine "Diplomacy 30. Strategy of Strong State" were substantive with warm atmosphere, as well as sincere and informal communication.
"I want to say that, regardless of the place in the world where you work, your rank, all Ukrainian ambassadors are extraordinary for our country and for me personally. You work far beyond Ukraine, but Ukraine is always there. Ukraine sees you, Ukraine appreciates you, Ukraine is counting on you!" Zelenskyy said.
The President presented state awards to diplomats on the occasion of their professional holiday for their significant personal contribution to strengthening Ukraine's international cooperation, long-term fruitful diplomatic activity and high professionalism.
The Ukrainian diplomats also received congratulations from Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba.
In particular, Stefanchuk said that diplomats are compared with soldiers who are at the forefront of international relations and restrain diplomatic pressure.
"But it seems to me that the most Ukrainian comparison for you is with birds that fly from Ukraine and know exactly where their native land is," Stefanchuk said.
For his part, Shmyhal thanked the ambassadors for their work and said that the state appreciates the work of each of them and the staff of their diplomatic missions.
Kuleba added that the President of Ukraine, who represents the country in the international arena, can rely on the team of Ukrainian diplomats.
