This week, Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sibiga presented consular letters of credence to six newly appointed Consuls General of Ukraine. The consular commissions were awarded to: Illia Kvas (Shanghai), Heorhii Filatov (Istanbul), Oksana Tarasyuk (Düsseldorf), Olena Tronina (Barcelona), Larysa Polishchuk (Naples), and Vitalii Remele (Hamburg).
According to the Foreign Minister, a significant number of Ukrainian citizens reside in these consular districts, so protecting their rights and interests is an unconditional priority for the state.
“A significant number of Ukrainian citizens reside in these consular districts, so protecting their rights and interests is our absolute priority. I also emphasized the importance of actively developing economic cooperation and interregional contacts, strengthening Ukraine’s cultural presence, and establishing new partnerships,” Andriy Sibiga noted in a post shared on Facebook.
He also expressed hope that the newly appointed heads of consular offices will work actively, effectively, and with the utmost attention to the needs of Ukrainian citizens abroad.
