The celebrations on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, organized by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, took place on November 19 in the capital of Ukraine.
The event took place at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv and was attended by diplomats, representatives of the Ukrainian authorities and the public.
Addressing the guests of the event, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Ukraine Pavel Vizdal emphasized the importance of the Velvet Revolution for the modern history of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In his speech, he also touched upon the war in Ukraine, recalling the 1000 days since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The ambassador emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, taking into account the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The Velvet Revolution, which took place in Czechoslovakia in November 1989, became a symbol of a peaceful transition from totalitarianism to democracy. Mass protests against the communist government began on November 17, 1989, and by the end of the year led to the fall of the government. The revolution was called the “velvet revolution” because of the absence of violence, which was unique for the revolutionary process in Eastern Europe.
Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Slovak Republic were established on January 1, 1993, after the collapse of Czechoslovakia and the proclamation of Slovak independence. Since then, the countries have been actively cooperating in the political, economic, and cultural spheres.
Source: https://interfax.com.ua/news/diplomats/1028911.html
