Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Yevhen Perebyinis has accepted copies of his credentials from the new Ambassador of His Majesty the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Ukraine, Martin Harris.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Perebyinis congratulated the Ambassador on the beginning of his diplomatic mission in Ukraine, expressing hope that his work in our country will contribute to further deepening of Ukrainian-British relations.
“The interlocutors discussed the full range of issues of cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, exchanged views on concrete steps to deepen cooperation in the context of Ukraine’s course towards NATO membership, as well as the implementation of international initiatives to support Ukraine,” the statement said.
The parties paid special attention to the issue of strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia and the functioning of the Black Sea “grain corridor” to ensure global food security.
The Deputy Minister thanked the UK for supporting Ukraine and strengthening the country’s defense capabilities.
Earlier, the British government announced that Martin Harris will become the British Ambassador to Ukraine, replacing Melinda Simmons, and the rotation will take place in September 2023.
Martin Harris already worked in Kyiv in 2003-2008 and held the position of Deputy Ambassador and Consul General.
Melinda Simmons has been head of the British diplomatic mission in Ukraine since 2019. She will continue to work in the diplomatic service in another position.
