The national football team of Ukraine beat the national team of Ireland in the opening match of the UEFA Nations League, Suspilne reports.
“The Ukrainian national football team started with a victory in the first match of the League of Nations. The Ukrainians beat the team of Ireland with a minimum score of 1:0,” reads a message published on the website on Thursday night.
However, “the Ukrainians failed to take the lead in the group.” According to the results of the standings, Scotland is in the lead.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland Simon Coveney, during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, confirmed his intention to open the Irish Embassy in Ukraine by the end of 2020, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports.
“The opening of the Irish Embassy in Kyiv is an important milestone in our relations. We also expect that the Irish business mission will arrive in Ukraine by the end of the year. We need to quickly and efficiently develop trade and attract Irish investment in Ukraine,” the press service of Ukrainian Foreign Ministry quoted Kuleba as saying on Wednesday.
Kuleba also noted the consistent support by Ireland for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including in the framework of international organizations.
The ministers exchanged information on overcoming the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken by the governments of both countries to return to everyday life.
