Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
1. Recognition of Ukraine's independence: December 27, 1991
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: August 20, 1992.
3. Political dialogue:
April 22-28, 1993 - visit of the delegation of Ukraine headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to Algeria.
July 1999 - visit to Algeria by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to participate in the 35th Summit of the Organization of African Unity.
November 1999 - the Embassy of Ukraine to Algeria started working.
December 13-15, 2002 - official visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Algeria.
October 13, 2020 - at the initiative of the Ukrainian side, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba had a telephone conversation with his Algerian counterpart S.Boukadoum.
April 5, 2022 - meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D. Kuleba with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of Algeria R. Lamamra within the framework of the work of the Arab Contact Group of LAS regarding the "crisis in Ukraine" (Warsaw).
May 7, 2022 – telephone conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D. Kuleba and his Algerian counterpart R. Lamamra.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
The overall trade in goods and services between Ukraine and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in 2021 reached 571.577 million USD (increased by 51% compared to 2020).
The volume of foreign trade in goods during January 2022 reached 92.1 million USD.
The balance of trade in goods: in January 2022 was positive and amounted to 91 million 300 thousand USD.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
Traditionally, good contacts have been established between a number of technical universities of Ukraine and Algeria, bilateral exchanges at the level of sports federations, symphony orchestras, etc. take place on a regular basis.
6. Scientific and technical cooperation:
The contacts between a number of technical universities between Ukraine and Algeria are traditional. Thus, in recent years in the field of education there have been exchanges at the level of teachers, graduate students and interns of Algerian universities in Constantine, Boomerdes and Blida with Ukrainian partners: Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko University, University of Oil and Gas (Ivano-Frankivsk), Technical National University (Kyiv), Ivan Kozhedub Kharkiv University of the Air Force.
1. Framework Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on cooperation in the field of exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes (signed on December 5, 2007 in Algiers).
2. Agreement on international cooperation between the East Ukrainian National University Volodymyr Dahl (Luhansk, Ukraine) and M’hamed Bougara University (Boomerdes, Algeria), (November 4, 2006, Luhansk).
3. Agreement on partnership, cooperation and scientific exchange between the National Technical University of Ukraine (Ukraine) and M’hamed Bougara University (Boomerdes, Algeria), (May 2005).
4. Agreement on joint activities within the project "Intellect" between the Institute of Energy Conservation and Energy Management of the National Technical University of Ukraine and the Research Laboratory for Electrification of Industrial Enterprises of M’hamed Bougara University (Boomerdes, Algeria), (May 2005).
5. Agreement on partnership, cooperation and scientific exchange between the National Technical University of Ukraine (Ukraine) and the Scientific and Technical University Houari Boumédienne (Algeria). Signed by rectors M.Zgurovskyi and Benali Benzagu (February 2006, Kyiv).
6. Agreement on partnership, cooperation and scientific exchange between the National University of Oil and Gas (Ivano-Frankivsk) and M’hamed Bougara University (Boomerdes, Algeria) (March 27, 2006, Ghardaia, Algeria).
7. Agreement on scientific and technical cooperation between the Military-Polytechnic School of the Ministry of National Defense of Algeria and the National Defense University of Ukraine named after Ivan Chernyakhivskyy, Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (signed by a diplomatic way, September 2020).
On April 14, 2021 an online meeting was held between the management of the Kozyavkin International Rehabilitation Clinic and members of the National Office of the Association of Children with Cerebral Palsy of Algeria.
On December 14, 2021 an online meeting was held between the leadership of the Kyiv National Linguistic University (KNLU, Ukraine) and the Salhi Ahmed Naama University Center with the aim of expanding educational and scientific cooperation through academic and cultural exchanges between the mentioned universities. As part of the event, the Cooperation Agreement between the Kyiv National Linguistic University (KNLU, Ukraine) and the Salhi Ahmed Naama University Center (Algeria) was signed.
7. Legal framework:
The legal framework consists of 20 documents, including those in the field of trade, economic, military and scientific and technical cooperation, as well as agreements and memoranda between higher educational institutions of Ukraine and Algeria.
Key documents: Agreement on trade cooperation between Ukraine and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria; Convention between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on Avoidance of Double Taxation of Income and Property and Prevention of Tax Evasion; Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on military-technical cooperation; Agreement on the establishment of the Ukrainian-Algerian Business Council between the Chamber of Commerce of Ukraine and the Chamber of Commerce of Algeria.
Important documents that are under development: Agreement on maritime merchant shipping; Agreement on promotion and mutual protection of investments; Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of Algeria on mutual assistance in customs matters and the "package of legal agreements" between the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the Ministry of Justice of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.
8.Ukrainian community: The Ukrainian community in Algeria engulfs about 500 Ukrainians, most of whom are wives and children of Algerian citizens.
9.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine:The Embassy of Ukraine in Algeria opened in November 1999.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Angola
1. Recognition of Ukraine: September 30, 1993.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: September 30, 1994.
3. Political relations:
Bilateral political and intersectoral contacts:
June 24-25, 1999 - the first visit to Angola of the official delegation of Ukraine headed by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in the status of Special Envoy of the President of Ukraine.
April 4-5, 2001 – a working visit to Ukraine by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola J.Chicote, during which a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Angola.
May 18-19, 2013 – a working visit to Ukraine of the Minister of State - Head of the Military Chancellery of the President of Angola, General Manuel Elder Vieira Diaz "Kopelipa".
November 19-22, 2017 - a working visit to the Republic of Angola by a delegation of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine headed by the Deputy Minister for European Integration.
November 1, 2021 - a meeting between the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the President of Angola João Laurenço took place during the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow (COP26).
November 1, 2021 - a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Angola, Dmytro Kuleba and Tete Antonio, took place during the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow (COP26).
May 7, 2022 – telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Angola, Dmytro Kuleba and Tete Antonio.
October 10, 2022 – telephone conversation between the Presidents of Ukraine and Angola, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and João Lourenço.
December 31, 2022 – the meeting of the President of Angola and the First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine João Lourenço and Yulia Svyrydenko within the framework of the inauguration of the President of Brazil.
January 31, 2023 – telephone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Angola Dmytro Kuleba and Tete Antonio.
May 29, 2023 - a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Angola Dmytro Kuleba and Tete Antonio within the framework of the inauguration of the elected President of Nigeria in Abuja.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
During 2021, the export of Ukrainian goods reached more than 22 million USD. In particular, the main items of export for the specified period of 2021 were grain crops in the amount of 9.94 million USD (45.0%), meat and edible offal for the amount of 8.02 million USD (36.4%), as well as products of the flour-milling and grain industry in the amount of 1.42 million USD (6.4%). In general, about 95% of Ukrainian exports to Angola are made up of food groups.
5. Scientific and educational cooperation:
Cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Angola in the field of science and education is carried out mainly in the field of educational training of specialists of various profiles in various universities of Ukraine.
As of 2021, according to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine data, 142 Angolan students had been studying in Ukraine.
Angolan youth receive higher education in Ukraine mainly at the universities of Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv and Odesa.
6. Legal framework:
Number of valid documents: 12.
There are two basic documents that compose the legal framework between Ukraine and Angola: Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Angola (September 30, 1994) and the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Angola (April 04, 2001).
7.Ukrainian community:
According to official data, as of 2021, there are 283 Ukrainian citizens in Angola.
There are no Ukrainian cultural and educational organizations in the country.
8. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Angola.
The diplomatic mission of Ukraine was opened in May 2004.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Bahrain
Recognition of Ukraine: January 20, 1992.
Establishment of diplomatic relations: July 20, 1992.
Political dialogue:
January 21, 2003 – official visit of the President of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
January 29, 2008 – the first Ukrainian-Bahraini political consultations in the history of bilateral relations.
March, April 2022 - telephone conversation between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Abdullatif Al Zayani.
June 1, 2022 - online meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba with Ministers of foreign affairs of the Gulf countries, including Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Abdullatif Al Zayani.
September 20, 2022 - meeting of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Abdullatif Al Zayani within the UN General Assembly.
May 4-5, 2023 – visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Abdullatif Al Zayani to Ukraine.
Interparliamentary cooperation:
The Interparliamentary Relations Groups with the Kingdom of Bahrain has been formed in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
March 11-15, 2023 - visit of a delegation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine led by First Deputy Speaker Oleksandr Kornienko to Bahrain to participate in the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, where he met with Chairman of the Shura Council of Bahrain (Upper Chamber of the Parliament) Ali Al Saleh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Abdullatif Al Zayani.
Legal framework:
Ukraine and the Kingdom of Bahrain have concluded 2 bilateral documents: Joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Bahrain as well as the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Foreign Ministries, concluded in January 2008.
Trade and economic cooperation between Ukraine and Bahrain:
In 2021, the total volume of bilateral trade in goods between Ukraine and Bahrain amounted to USD 7,11 million. The export of goods from Ukraine to Bahrain amounted to USD 6,61 million (-19.5% compared to 2020). The import of goods from Bahrain to Ukraine amounted to 507,7 thousand US dollars (+27.3%). The positive balance of trade for Ukraine amounted to USD 6,1 million.
Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Bahrain (with residence in the United Arab Emirates).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Benin
1.Recognition of Ukraine: 9 January 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: 10 April 1992.
3.Political relations:
There have been no higher-level contacts and high-level bilateral bodies.
4.Trade and Economic Cooperation:
In 2021 the volume of trade with goods and services between the countries was USD 50.9 million. Export of goods was USD 80.89 million, which was by 441.1% more than in 2020, import was USD 15 thousand, which was by 321.8% more than in 2020. The balance was positive for Ukraine by USD 50.873 million.
The main items of Ukrainian export: ferrous metals (74.8%); fertilizers (17.3%); meat and edible foodstuffs (3.7%); fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (2.3%); vegetables (0.8%).
The main items of import from Benin: living animals (99.8%).
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the information of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 6 nationals of Benin study in Ukrainian universities (as of 2021). Conclusion of a treaty with Benin on cooperation in the sphere of education is being considered.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none.
7.Legal basis:
The basic documents are the notes on establishing diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Benin (10 April 1992).
8.Ukrainian community: there are 18 Ukrainian citizens permanently residing in the Republic of Benin on permanent consular registration at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
9.Diplomatic representation: the Republic of Benin belongs to the zone of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Botswana
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: February 11, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: March 3, 2004.
3.Political relations: there are no contacts at the highest level.
On July 20, 2021, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Botswana L. Kwape.
On August 8, 2022, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Ukraine V. Zelenskyy and the President of the Republic of Botswana M.Masisi.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 522.6 thousand USD and decreased by 2.3 times compared to the same period of 2020. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to Botswana amounted to 415.6 thousand USD (increase by 9.2%), and the import of goods from Botswana to Ukraine amounted to 137.0 thousand USD (decrease by 6.7 times). The positive balance for Ukraine during this period amounted to 278.6 thousand USD.
Exports consisted of 92.2% (383.3 thousand USD) of animal or vegetable fats and oils (an increase of 8.5%) and 7.8% (32.4 thousand USD) of pharmaceutical products (in 2020 there are no exports of the specified products), and 97.2% (133.1 thousand USD) of imports were represented by diamonds (decrease by 6.9 times).
There is no trade in services.
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 6 students from Botswana studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none.
7.Legal framework: Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Botswana (New York, March 3, 2004).
8.Ukrainian community: none.
9. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Burkina Faso
1.Recognition of Ukraine: January 16, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: February 6, 1992.
3.Political relations:
March 1995 - Informal conversation between the Presidents of Ukraine and Burkina Faso on the sidelines of the World Summit for Social Development (Copenhagen).
May 2011 - Meeting of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2021, bilateral trade consisted almost entirely of Ukrainian exports and amounted to 30.07 million US dollars. Ukraine mainly exported ferrous metals, fertilizers, grains, products of the flour-milling and grain industry.
5.Legal framework:
The Burkinabe side is examining two projects of the bilateral legal instruments, drafted and proposed by Ukraine.
6.Ukrainian community:
There is no Ukrainian diaspora in Burkina Faso, which would have an organizational structure, public or cultural representation. A small number of Ukrainian citizens live in the country.
7.Cooperation in the sphere of education:
In 2020/2021, 8 students from Burkina Faso studied in Ukraine, 3 in 2022/2023.
8.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine:
Burkina Faso falls within the area of responsibility of The Embassy of Ukraine in the Tunisian Republic.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Burundi
1. Date of the recognition of Ukraine’s Independence: January 6, 1992
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: February 22, 1993
3. Political relations:
There are no bilateral high-level organs. The Republic of Burundi belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya. The Embassy of Uganda to Ukraine located in Moscow. There were no bilateral visits of high and highest levels between Ukraine and Burundi.
4. Trade and Economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 1 million 883 thousand USD. Export of goods amounted to 1 million 623 thousand USD, which is 1.337% of the similar indicator of 2020, import - 251 thousand USD, which is 20.3% less than in 2020. The positive balance for Ukraine is 1 million 372 thousand USD.
The main articles of Ukrainian export: ferrous metals (89.2%), rubber (5.6%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (5.0%).
The main articles of import from Burundi: coffee and tea (100%).
In 2021, the only article of export of services to Burundi was services related to travel in the amount of 9 thousand USD (100% of total exports). Services were not imported.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the latest data of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 1 citizen of Burundi was studying in Ukraine.
6. Science and technical cooperation:
The Scientific and Technical cooperation between Ukraine and Burundi is at an early stage of development.
7. Bilateral agreements:
Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Burundi (February 22, 1993).
8.Ukrainian community:
There is no information regarding the citizens of Ukraine living in Burundi.
9. Diplomatic mission: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Kenya
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Cabo Verde
1.Date of recognition of Ukraine: January 16, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: March 25, 1992
3.Political dialogue:
The political dialogue takes place in the format of an exchange of protocol letters between the top leaders of the two States, as well as within international organizations.
On May 30, 2023, the first phone conversation in the history of bilateral relations took place between the President of Ukraine V. Zelenskyy and the President of Cabo Verde J. Neves. Was expressed gratitude for the leadership position of Cabo Verde in the group of small island states in support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The President of Ukraine informed about his Peace Formula initiative and invited to participate in its implementation. Furthermore, the topic of global food security was discussed, in particular the humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine".
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2020, the volume of trade in goods between the countries amounted to 1.3 million USD. Exports of goods amounted to 1.2 million USD, which is 402.5% more than in 2019, imports - 57.4 thousand USD, which is 2092.7% more than in 2019. The positive balance for Ukraine is 1.14 million USD.
Main export commodities to Cabo Verde: poultry meat and offal (100%)
Main import commodities from Cabo Verde: fish and crustaceans (100%)
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods between the countries amounted to 1.94 million USD. Export of goods amounted to 1.73 million USD, which is 44.3% more than in 2020, import - 0.20 million USD, which is 256% more than in 2020. The positive balance for Ukraine - 1.53 million USD.
5.Legal framework:
Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde (March 25, 1992).
6.Diplomatic representation:
The Republic of Cabo Verde belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Portuguese Republic (political and economic issues) and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Senegal (consular issues).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Cameroon
1.Recognition of Ukraine: 17 June 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: 21 October 1993.
3.Political relations:
April of 1997 and September of 2008 – meetings of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Cameroon.
4.Trade and Economic Cooperation:
In 2021 the volume of trade with goods and services between the countries was USD 117 million. Export of goods was USD 116.4 million, which was by 853.4% more than in 2020, import was USD 0.85 million, which was by 21.3% more than in 2020. The balance was positive for Ukraine by USD 115.56 million.
The main items of Ukrainian export: ferrous metals (87.1%); cereals (8.7%).
The main items of import from Cameroon: coffee and tea (83.7%); edible fruits and nuts (10.7%).
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the information of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 457 nationals of Cameroon studied in Ukrainian universities in 2021.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation:
Training and professional development of Cameroonian specialists in Ukraine are prospective directions of Ukrainian and Cameroonian cooperation. The Cameroonian side is interested to expand bilateral cooperation with Ukraine in the spheres of education, training of specialists in agriculture, agricultural technology, information technologies, military and technical sphere, medicine, education and engineering.
7.Legal basis:
Treaty in the form of notes exchange between Ukraine and the Republic of Cameroon on establishment of diplomatic relations (14 October 1993).
8.Ukrainian community: there is 1 citizen of Ukraine in Cameroon on the permanent consular register of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
9.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: the Republic of Cameroon belongs to the zone of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Central African Republic (CAR)
1. Recognition of Ukraine's independence: September 14, 1995.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: September 14, 1995.
3. Political relations:
2017 - working visit to Ukraine of the Minister of State, Director of the Cabinet of the President of the Central African Republic.
4. Trade and economic cooperation
In 2021 the total trade turnover between Ukraine and the CAR amounted to 1,914 million USD: exports of goods from Ukraine to the CAR – 1,427 million USD (+182% as compared to 2020), import of goods from the CAR to Ukraine – 0,487 million USD (+115787% as compared to 2020), positive balance – 0,940 million USD.
The main commodity items of Ukrainian exports are: meat and edible offal (45%), boilers and machines (27%), fats and oils (7,4%), different food products (7,0%), electrical machines (6,9%).
5. Legal framework: no valid agreements between Ukraine and the Central African Republic.
6. Ukrainian community: absent
7. Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine: Ukraine in CAR is represented by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Morocco (except for consular matters which are administered by the Embassy of Ukraine in Tunisia).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Chad
1.Recognition of Ukraine: February 20, 1993.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: July 27, 1993.
3.Political relations:
July 2004 - Official Visit of the Minister of National Defense, former fighters and victims of the Chadian War to Ukraine.
February 20-23, 2006 - visit of the delegation of the Republic of Chad headed by the Minister of Mines and Energy to Ukraine.
May 21, 2022 – the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Republic of Chad had a telephone conversation.
March 8, 2023 – meeting between the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa and the State Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Chadians Abroad and International Cooperation of the Republic of Chad.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, bilateral trade in 2021 amounted to 2.93 million dollars. USA (mainly consists of Ukrainian exports).
5.Cooperation in the sphere of education:
In 2020/2021 and in 2022/2023 4 students from Chad studied in Ukraine.
6.Legal framework:
The Chadian Side is examining the draft Framework Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Chad on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.
7.Ukrainian community:
There is no Ukrainian diaspora in Chad, which would have an organizational structure, public or cultural representation. A small number of Ukrainian citizens live in the country.
8.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine:
The Republic of Chad falls within the area of responsibility of The Embassy of Ukraine in the Tunisian Republic.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Union of the Comoros
1. Date of the recognition of Ukraine’s Independence: June 7, 1993
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: July 23, 1993
3. Political relations:
There are no bilateral high-level bodies. The Union of the Comoros belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya. There is a Honorary Consulate of Comoros in Kyiv, headed by Mr. O.Kyznetsov. There were no bilateral visits of high and highest levels between Ukraine and Comoros.
May 2, 2023 – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with the President of the Union of the Comoros Islands Azali Assoumani.
May 13, 2023 - the first ever meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D. Kuleba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Union of the Comoros Islands D.Dhoulkamal within the framework of the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (Stockholm).
May 24, 2023 - meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, D. Kuleba with the President of the African Union, the President of the Comoros Islands A. Assoumani within the framework of the African tour (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).
June 16, 2023 - visit of the President of the Comoros Islands A. Assoumani to Ukraine within the African States high-level delegation (so-called "African peace initiative").
4.Trade and Economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 2.539 million USD. Export of goods amounted to 1.043 million USD, which is 21.3% less than in 2020, import - 26 thousand USD, which is 62.3% less than in 2020. The positive balance for Ukraine is 1.017 million USD. The main articles of Ukrainian export: meat and edible offal (94.2%), milk and dairy products, poultry eggs, natural honey (2.9%), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and vinegar (1.8%). The main articles of import from the Comoros Islands: coffee and tea (99.6%).
In 2021, the export of services from Ukraine to the Comoros amounted to 1 million 476 thousand USD (127.8% from the same period in 2020). The basis of the export of services from Ukraine to the Comoros was: transport services - 1 million 400 thousand USD (94.8% of total exports), travel-related services - 65,000 USD (4.4% of total exports). Import of services from Comoros to Ukraine was not carried out. The positive balance of circulation between Ukraine and the Comoros in the sphere of services amounted to 1 million 476 thousand USD.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the latest data of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 79 citizens of Comoros were studying in Ukraine.
6.Science and technical cooperation:
The Scientific and Technical cooperation between Ukraine and Comoros is at an early stage of development.
7.Bilateral agreements:
1. Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Union of the Comoros by exchange of notes (July 23, 1993);
2. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine and the Maritime Administration of the Union of the Comoros on the recognition of seafarers' certificates dated December 12, 2003;
3. Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Union of the Comoros on cooperation in the sphere of education and science (November 2, 2017).
8.Ukrainian community:
There is no information regarding the citizens of Ukraine living in Comoros.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
The Union of the Comoros belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1. Recognition of Ukraine: April 13, 1999.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 13, 1999.
3. Political relations:
May 2000 - unofficial visit of President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Laurent-Desiré Kabila to Ukraine.
April 9-10, 2009 - official visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DRC A. Tambwe Mwamba to Ukraine.
February 25-26, 2010 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DRC A.T. Mwamba was in Ukraine as a special representative of the President of the DRC at the inauguration of the President of Ukraine.
August 9, 2022 – telephone conversation between the Presidents of Ukraine and the DRC.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
Trade between Ukraine and the DRC is marked by a wide range of goods presented for export by the Ukrainian side, but at the same time it is characterized by small volumes of deliveries.
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, in 2020 exports of Ukrainian goods to the DRC decreased by 27.8% and amounted to 1.3 million USD compared to 2019, the main export items in 2020 were meat and meat products in the amount of 6.11 million USD (67.2% of total exports).
Imports of goods from the DRC to Ukraine in 2020 showed a significant increase, amounting to 296.4% compared to 2019 that is 9.1 million USD.
In 2021, slight growth rates are noted in trade and economic relations between Ukraine and the DRC. The export of goods in 2021 amounted to 159.3% of 2020. The main items of export remain meat and edible offal in the amount of 4.8 million USD (33.4% of total exports), nuclear reactors, boilers, machines in the amount of 2.78 million USD (19.2%) and ferrous metals in the amount of USD 2.1 million USD (14.8%).
During 2021, goods were imported from the DRC in the amount of 6.4 million USD, which is 70.2% compared to the previous year.
The export of Ukrainian products in 2022 amounted to 4.5 million dollars USD. Imports to Ukraine from the DRC in 2022 amounted to 1.9 million dollars USD.
DRC has concentrated deposits of such natural resources as: industrial diamonds, cobalt and copper, it also has one of the largest forest reserves in Africa; and about half of the continent's hydroelectric potential.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation: Participation of the Ukrainian contingent in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Until March of 2022, the Ukrainian contingent counted 263 employees. On March 7, 2022, by decree of the President of Ukraine No114/2022, the national contingent and national personnel participating in international operations to maintain peace and security were recalled to Ukraine. In September 2022, Ukrainian peacekeepers left the DRC and returned to Ukraine.
6. Scientific and educational cooperation:
Educational services to citizens of the DRC remain a traditional area of bilateral cooperation. According to the Ukrainian State Center of International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science, 265 students from the DRC studied at Ukrainian higher education institutions in 2020-2021.
7. Legal framework:
1. General Agreement between Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on trade, economic, scientific, technical and socio-cultural cooperation.
2. Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the promotion and mutual protection of investments (not ratified by the DRC Parliament).
3. Protocol on Consultations and Cooperation between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
8. Ukrainian community: is few in number.
9.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine:
The DRC is under the responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Angola.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of the Congo
1. Recognition of Ukraine: March 25, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: June 3, 1999.
3. Political relations:
November 1-2, 2021 - bilateral meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sasso-Nguesso took place during the СОР26 World Leaders Summit in the high-level segment of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (Glasgow).
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2020, there was a decrease in trade between countries. Exports amounted to 6.72 million USD, which is 19.6% less than in 2019, imports - 0.08 million USD, which is 38.6% more than in 2019.
Meat and meat products with amount of 4.78 million USD remain the main export position (71.2% of total exports), as well as milk and dairy products, poultry eggs, natural honey per 0.9 million USD (13.5%).
The main imports in 2020 were paper and cardboard for the amount of 0.043 million USD (53.2% of total imports), and fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin in the amount of 0.035 million USD (44.3%).
In 2021, an increase in the volume of exports of Ukrainian goods to the Republic of Congo was observed. Thus, the total turnover in 2021 amounted to 11.9 million USD. In the mentioned period, Ukraine exported goods worth 11.1 million USD. The main item of export remained meat and edible by-products in the amount of 8.7 million USD (78.6% of total exports). Coffee and tea in the amount of 0.01 million USD (75.9%) became the main article of import in the specified period.
5. Cultural and educational cooperation:
Educational services to citizens of the Republic of Congo remain a traditional area of bilateral cooperation. According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science, as of 2019-2020, 293 students from this country studied at Ukrainian universities. According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 01, 2021, 314 citizens of the Republic of Congo studied at Ukrainian universities.
6. Legal framework:
The basic document is the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations of June 3, 1999.
7. Ukrainian community: is few in number.
8. Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine:
The Republic of Congo is under the responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Angola.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Cote-d’Ivoire
1. Recognition of Ukraine: October 20, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: October 20, 1992.
3. High level political dialogue:
February 21-22, 2013 – visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Côte d'Ivoire.
November 29, 2014 – meeting of foreign ministers within the framework of the 15th Summit of the International Organization of the Francophonie in Dakar, (Senegal).
February 26, 2017 – meeting of foreign ministers within the framework of participation in the 34th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
November 13, 2017 – phone conversation between the ministers of foreign affairs of Ukraine and Côte d'Ivoire.
July 29, 2021, May 19, 2022, – phone conversations between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Côte d'Ivoire K.Kamasoko Kamara.
July 20, 2022 – phone conversation between President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy and President of the Côte d'Ivoire A.Ouattara.
October 5, 2022 – bilateral negotiations between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and Vice President of Côte d'Ivoire T.Koné, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Diaspora of Cote d'Ivoire K.Kamara, Minister of Foreign Trade S. Diarrasouba, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy A.Coulibaly and Minister of Agriculture K.Adjumani within the framework of the visit of the Ukrainian delegation to Côte d'Ivoire.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2021, bilateral trade turnover amounted to 182.1 million US dollars, exports amounted to 99.32 million US dollars, which is 134.1% more than in 2020, import - 82.78 million US dollars, which is 15.8% more than in 2020. Positive balance - 16.54 million US dollars.
The main articles of export: ferrous metals (79.4%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (8.9%), grain crops (4.0%), plastics, polymeric materials (2.9%).
The main articles of import: cocoa and its products (94.5%), rubber (2.0%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (1.9%), edible fruits and nuts (1.4%).
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, in 2019-2020 years 182 Ivorian students have been studying in Ukrainian universities.
6. Legal framework:
1. Joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations (October 20, 1992).
2. Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of diplomatic personnel training between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Diaspora of Côte d'Ivoire (October 5, 2022, Abidjan).
3. Memorandum of understanding regarding the establishment of a mechanism for political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Diaspora of Côte d'Ivoire (October 5, 2022, Abidjan).
7. Ukrainian community: is few in number.
8.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is assigned to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Djibouti
1. Date of recognition of Ukraine: January 6, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: March 17, 2009.
3. Political dialogue
In October 2019, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti within the framework of the 36th session of the Francophonie Ministerial Conference.
4. Djibouti's position on Ukrainian issues within the framework of the UN
Starting from February 2022, the Djibouti delegation supported three pro-Ukrainian resolutions in the UN General Assembly - "Aggression against Ukraine" dated March 2, 2022, "Providing legal remedies and reparations in connection with aggression against Ukraine" dated November 14, 2022 and " The principles of the UN Charter underlying inclusiveness, demanding a just and stable world in Ukraine" dated February 23, 2023.
At the same time, Djibouti did not participate in the voting for the following resolutions: "Suspension of the rights of the Russian Federation related to membership in the UN Council on human rights" dated April 7, 2022 and "Territorial integrity of Ukraine: protection of the principles of the UN Charter" dated October 12, 2022.
Djibouti abstained during the vote for the resolution from November 16, 2022 "Situation with human rights in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine" and "Situation with human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine" from 15 December 2022
5. Trade and economic cooperation
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the volume of trade in goods in 2021 between Ukraine and Djibouti amounted to more than 86.99 million dollars. USA.
accordingly, in 2021, Ukrainian exports amounted to 83.91 million dollars. USA, import - 3.08 million dollars. USA. Positive balance for Ukraine - 80.83 million dollars. USA.
The main articles of Ukraine's export to Djibouti remained meat and edible offal (USD 54.6 thousand), milk and dairy products, poultry eggs; natural honey (22.5 thousand US dollars), vegetables, legumes (1.038 million US dollars), grain crops (17.347 million US dollars), products of the flour and grain industry (144 thousand US dollars).
In January 2022: Ukrainian exports amounted to 9.009 million dollars. USA, import - 1.1 thousand dollars. USA. The positive balance for Ukraine is $9.007 million. USA.
5. Legal framework
Joint Communiqué on Establishing Diplomatic Relations (March 17, 2009).
9.Diplomatic mission:
Djibouti belongs to the area of political responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Arab Republic of Egypt
1.Recognition of Ukraine: January 3, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: January 25, 1992
3.Political relations:
Key high-level contacts:
Visits at the level of heads of state: December 1992 and April 2008 - visits to Egypt by the President of Ukraine.
Meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and Egypt on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference on 15.02.2019.
Meeting of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy with President of Egypt A. Al-Sisi - September 25, 2019 on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.
07.24.2020, 25.09.2021, 24.03.2022, 30.03.2022, 23.02.2023 – telephone conversations between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Egypt A. Al-Sisi.
Visits by Prime Ministers:
To Egypt - March 1997, November 2010.
June 16, 2023 Prime Minister of the ARE M.Madbouli visited Ukraine as part of African states high-level delegation.
Visits and contacts at the level of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
December 2002 and December 2005, April 2018 - visits of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Egypt; December 6-7, 2010 - visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt to Ukraine.
June 16, 2023 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the ARE S.Shoukry visited Ukraine as part of African states high-level delegation.
04-07.04.2021 - Working visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Egypt to co-chair the 9th round of political consultations.
29.07.2020, 25.02.2021, 23.05.2021, 19.05.2022 telephone conversations of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Egypt.
Existing high-level bilateral bodies:
Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Ukraine and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The 8th Session of the Ukrainian-Egyptian Joint Committee was held in Cairo between December 14th and December 17th 2021. The Ukrainian delegation was led by H.E. Mrs. Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Co-chair of the Ukrainian Side of the Committee. The Egyptian delegation was led by H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Co-chair of the Egyptian Side of the Committee.
Inter-parliamentary friendship group with Egypt has been established in Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in June 2020.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
The total volume of trade in goods and services between Ukraine and Egypt in 2021 amounted to USD 2.446 billion.
Trade in goods: during 2021 the Ukrainian-Egyptian trade turnover amounted to USD 2.093 billion.
Exports of Ukrainian goods to Egypt amounted to USD 1.944 billion. Ukraine's imports from Egypt amounted to $ 149.1 million. Surplus USD 1.795 billion.
The main items of Ukrainian export: grain, ferrous metals, ores, slag and ash, fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin, tobacco and its industrial substitutes.
The main product of Egyptian imports is still edible fruits and nuts (27% of total imports), as well as mineral fuels (28% of total imports).
Trade in services. In 2021, trade in services amounted to USD 352.9 million. Ukrainian enterprises provided services to Egypt for USD 183 million. Egyptian companies provided services worth USD 169.9 million.
5.Bilateral investment cooperation:
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine is implementing in Egypt the largest investment project abroad at the Alam al-Shawish field in the Western Desert of Egypt.
6.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
Cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere is based on the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt on cultural and scientific cooperation. Ukraine participates in international cultural events organized by Egypt (book fairs, film festivals, youth forums, etc.).
Tourism: In 2020, Ukraine was the first in terms of the number of tourists visiting Egyptian resorts and tourist places (727 thousand). In 2021, our state also ranked first in terms of the number of tourists visiting Egypt (1,600,000).
7.Scientific and technical cooperation:
As part of the project between the National Space Agency of Ukraine and the Yuzhnoye State Design Bureau and the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences of the ARE (NARSS) for the production and launch of the artificial Egyptian satellite «EgyptSat-1», on April 17, 2007 an Egyptian satellite was launched into a near-earth orbit from the Baikonur cosmodrome with the help of the Ukrainian carrier rocket «Dnipro».
The Memorandum of Understanding between the State Space Agency of Ukraine and the Egyptian Space Agency on Space Cooperation and the Peaceful Use of Outer Space was signed on December 15, 2021 by Heads of the Agencies Mr. Volodymyr Taftai and Dr. Mohamed el-Koosy.
8.Bilateral treaties:
Number of documents in force: 33 (conventions, agreements, memorandums), most of which are of an economic nature.
Key documents: Agreement on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Agreement on Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments, Agreement on Trade Cooperation, Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes on income and property etc.
9.Ukrainian community:
According to unofficial data, there are more than 4 thousand of Ukrainians temporarily or permanently reside Egypt, mostly in Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, as well as in Cairo and Alexandria. There are no officially registered organizations or other centers of the Ukrainian community in Egypt.
10.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Equatorial Guinea
1.Recognition of Ukraine’s independence: January 17, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: May 18, 1992.
3.Political relations:
September 2004 - official visit of the government delegation led by the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea (including the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Francophonie, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Education and Science, the Minister for Social Policy for Equatorial Guinea) to Ukraine.
September 2004 - state visit of the President of Equatorial Guinea to Ukraine.
November 2004 - official visit of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Equatorial Guinea.
December 2005 - official visit of the Minister of National Defence of Equatorial Guinea to Ukraine.
March 2011 – working visit of the Minister of Mining, Industry and Energy of the Equatorial Guinea to Ukraine.
November 30, 2014 – Meeting of Foreign Ministers within the framework of the 15th Summit of the International Organization of la Francophonie in Dakar (Senegal).
4.Trade and economic relations:
In 2021, the volume of Ukrainian exports to Equatorial Guinea decreased by 35,5% and amounted to 2,53 million USD. At the same time, import deliveries of goods from Equatorial Guinea to Ukraine in 2021 was insignificant and amounted to 0,4 USD.
The main commodity groups of Ukrainian exports to Equatorial Guinea were: meat and edible subproducts – 68,4%; alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and vinegar – 14,4%; meat and fish products – 7,8%; various food products – 7,8%.
Foreign trade in services did not recorder in 2021. The volume of bilateral trade in 2021 amounted to 2,532 thousand dollars. USA.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, in 2019-2020 academic year 11 students of the Equatorial Guinea studied in Ukrainian universities.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: None.
7.Legal and contractual basis:
1. Declaration on the principles of relations between Ukraine and Equatorial Guinea.
2. Protocol on political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and the Francophonie of Equatorial Guinea.
3. Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of Equatorial Guinea on mutual recognition of education documents.
4. Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of Equatorial Guinea on military and technical cooperation.
5. Agreement between the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on military cooperation.
8.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine:
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Spain is responsible for maintaining diplomatic communication with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Senegal – for consular issues.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the State of Eritrea
1.Recognition of Ukraine: December 20, 1993.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: December 20, 1993.
3.Political relations: no official visits have taken place since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods between Ukraine and Eritrea amounted to USD 13.052 million. Exports amounted to USD 12.996 million, import - USD 0.056 million. A positive balance of USD 12.940 million.
The main position in the structure of Ukrainian exports to Eritrea in 2020 was malt supplies (99.9%).
5.The legal framework consists of one document - the Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Eritrea of 20.12.1993.
6.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine: The State of Eritrea is the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Eswatini
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: May 13, 1998.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: May 13, 1998.
3.Political relations: there are no contacts at the highest level.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, trade is represented only by imports, which amounted to 398.0 USD (decrease by 26.1%). 77.4% of imports consisted of edible fruit and nuts – 308.0 thousand USD (decrease by 1.7 times) and by 17.8% from electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof – 70.9 thousand USD (increase by 14 times).
Export of services (related to travel) in 2021 amounted to 214.4 thousand USD (decrease by 37.3%), data on imports are not made public in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine "On State Statistics" regarding the confidentiality of statistical information.
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 53 students from Eswatini studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none
7.Legal framework: none.
8.Ukrainian community: none.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Ethiopia
1.Recognition of Ukraine: January 2, 1992
Diplomatic relations were established on April 1, 1993 by signing the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and Ethiopia.
2. Diplomatic presence
Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia (since June 2003).
There is no embassy of Ethiopia in Ukraine. The Embassy of Ethiopia in Germany is responsible for Ukraine.
3. Political dialogue
On January 21-23, 2002, a Ukrainian delegation headed by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine visited Ethiopia.
On December 26, 2016, the first round of political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs of Ukraine and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia took place in Addis Ababa.
On September 5, 2019, the second round of Ukrainian-Ethiopian consultations took place in Addis Ababa at the level of the directors of the territorial departments of the MFA of both countries.
On October 10, 2022, the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa M.A. Subha paid a working visit to Ethiopia.
On May 24, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine visited Ethiopia.
4. Ethiopia's position on Ukrainian issues within the UN
Starting from February 2022, the Ethiopian delegation supported only one pro-Ukrainian resolution in the UN General Assembly - "Aggression against Ukraine" dated March 2, 2022. At the same time, Ethiopia abstained during the voting for the resolutions "Humanitarian consequences of aggression against Ukraine" dated March 24, 2022. "Territorial integrity of Ukraine: protection of the principles of the UN Charter" dated October 12, 2022 and "Principles of the UN Charter underlying a comprehensive, just and sustainable peace in Ukraine" dated February 23, 2023.
Ethiopia voted "against" the resolutions "Suspension of the rights of the Russian Federation related to membership in the UN Human Rights Council" dated April 7, 2022, "Providing remedies and reparations in connection with aggression against Ukraine" dated November 14 2022 and "Situation with human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine" dated December 15, 2022.
The Ethiopian delegation abstained during the voting of the UN General Assembly Resolution ES 11/6 "Principles of the Charter of the United Nations which underlie the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine" on February 23, 2023.
5. Trade and economic cooperation
In 2022, bilateral trade amounted to 65.6 million dollars. USA and decreased compared to 2021 by 77.0%. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to Ethiopia amounted to 54.3 million dollars. USA and decreased by 80.5%, the import of goods from Ethiopia to Ukraine amounted to 11.3 million dollars. USA and increased by 55.7%. The positive balance for Ukraine during this period amounted to 42.9 million dollars. USA.
In 2022, the structure of Ukrainian exports to Ethiopia was dominated by supplies: grains - 87.7% of total exports to Ethiopia; ferrous metals - 6.9%, fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin - 2.9%; other finished textile products - 0.8%.
The main articles of import from Ethiopia to Ukraine for 2022 were the following: coffee, tea – 69.0%; live trees and other plants - 29.5%; plastics, polymer materials - 0.7%; clothing and accessories for clothing, knitted - 0.3%.
6. Legal basis
Protocol on establishing diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Ethiopia (April 1, 1993).
Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Research and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes (September 14, 2021).
Memorandum on cooperation in the field of digital transformation between the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the National ID Program of Ethiopia (May 29, 2023).
The following bilateral documents are under consideration by the parties: Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on trade cooperation; Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Russian Federation on promotion and mutual protection of investments; Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Russian Federation on air transport; interdepartmental Agreement on cooperation in the field of education; Agreement on cooperation in the field of combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds obtained through crime, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; Convention between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Russian Federation on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital.
7. Cooperation in the humanitarian sphere
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of the end of 2021, 45 citizens of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia were studying at higher education institutions of Ukraine.
The emergency evacuation of students of Ethiopian origin from Ukraine after the start of the large-scale Russian invasion took place without incident. However, there are materials in foreign mass media containing negative testimonies of Ethiopian citizens about the evacuation. Russian propaganda spread the narrative that 6 Ethiopian students were detained by the ZSU, and they wanted to send them to the front to fight against the Russian Federation.
The "Association of Ethiopian Graduates of Ukrainian Educational Institutions" was founded in Ethiopia. According to available data, in the period of the 70s-90s of the 20th century, more than 70% of Ethiopian students, as and studied in the former USSR, received higher education in Ukraine.
There are no organized centers of the diaspora and associations of Ukrainians.
In September 2022, the President of Ukraine made a decision to provide humanitarian aid to Ethiopia (25,000 tons of wheat; delivered at the end of November 2022 through the UN WFP).
As part of the Grain from Ukraine program, in December 2022 - January 2023, 3 ships with a cargo of 90,000 tons of wheat were sent to Ethiopia.
8. Ukrainian community:
None.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Gabonese Republic
1.Recognition of Ukraine: 10 January 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: 1 September 1993.
3.Political relations:
In April 2011: the first official visit of the Head of the Foreign Service of Gabon took place.
29 November 2014: meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon took place during the XVth Summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Dakar took place.
4.Trade and Economic Cooperation:
In 2021 the volume of trade with goods and services between the countries was USD 20 million. Export of goods was USD 19.55 million, which was by 180% more than in 2020, import was USD 0.54 million, which was by 540.4% more than in 2020. The balance was positive for Ukraine by USD 19.52 million.
The main items of Ukrainian export: meat and edible subproducts (56.3%); nuclear reactors and boilers, machines (11.6%); ferrous metals (11.6%).
The main items of import from Gabon: wood and wood products (97.9%).
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the information of the Ukrainian State Centre for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 11 students from the Gabonese Republic studied in Ukraine in 2021.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none.
7.Legal basis:
The basic documents are: Joint comuniqué on establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Gabonese Republic dated 01.09.1993 and the Protocol on political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Gabon dated 06.04.2011.
8.Ukrainian community: There are no Ukrainian citizens permanently residing in Gabon on the consular register of the Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria.
9.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: the Embassy of Ukraine in Gabon functioned from October 2007 to June 2012. Currently the Gabonese Republic belongs to the zone of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of the Gambia
1.Recognition of Ukraine: July 2, 1999.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: July 2, 1999 by signing the relevant Joint Communiqué in New York.
3.High level political dialogue: the last contacts took place in 2001-2004.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
The turnover actually consists entirely of Ukrainian exports.
In 2021, exports amounted to 34.92 million US dollars, which is 70.4% more than in 2020. Positive balance - 34.92 million US dollars.
Main export items: ferrous metals (80.3%), meat and edible offal (8.6%), milk and dairy products, poultry eggs; natural honey (5.08%).
On March 4, 2021, during the meeting of the heads of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine, H.Chizhikov, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of The Gambia, E.Massa Joba, a Memorandum on cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine and Gambia was signed.
On April 9, 2021 took place the online tourist forum "Ukraine-Gambia", organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
A significant number of military specialists were trained in specialized universities of Ukraine for the needs of the Gambian armed forces.
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of 2019-2020 55 Gambian citizens have been studying in Ukrainian higher education institutions. Further cooperation in this direction was complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: absent.
7.Legal framework:
In 2001, an Agreement was signed between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of The Gambia on the promotion and mutual protection of investments. From the Gambian side, there is no information regarding the completion of domestic procedures for the entry into force of the Agreement.
8.Ukrainian community: is few in number.
9.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: The Republic of Gambia is assigned to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Ghana
1.Recognition of Ukraine: April 22, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: June 17, 1992.
3.Political relations:
On September 3, 2002, the President of Ukraine met with the Vice President of Ghana within the framework of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg, South Africa).
On May 13, 2008, the first bilateral political consultations were held in Accra at the level of Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the two countries.
On November 31, 2014, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana within the framework of the 15th Summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie (Dakar, Senegal).
On April 17, 2015, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ghana within the framework of the meeting of the Conference on Cyberspace (The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands).
On June 2, 2022, the Ministers of Foreign Relations of Ukraine and Ghana had a telephone conversation.
On August 10, 2022, the phone conversation between the presidents of Ukraine and the Republic of Ghana.
On August 23, 2022, the Republic of Ghana participated at the Crimean Platform Summit.
From October 5 to October 6, 2022, official visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to the Republic of Ghana as a part of the first in the Ukrainian history African Mission.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
On January 12-13, 2023, the Minister for Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine visited Ghana.
On April 01-03, 2018, the Trade Mission of Ukraine visited Ghana.
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 300.058 million dollars. USA. Export of goods amounted to 171.6 million US dollars, which is 110.5% more than in 2020, imports - 128.4 million US dollars, which is 3.8% less than in 2020. The positive balance for Ukraine is 43.19 million US dollars.
Key items of Ukrainian exports: ferrous metals (75.3%), fats and oils of animal origin (7.7%), cereals (5.9%).
Key items of imports from Ghana: ores, slag and ash (79.9%), cocoa and its products (25.9%).
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
In 2020/2021, 979 students from Ghana studied in Ukraine, in 2022/2023 – 520.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation:
Promising areas of cooperation are training and retraining of Ghanaian specialists in Ukraine. The Ghanaian side is interested in expanding bilateral cooperation with Ukraine in the fields of education, agriculture, agricultural technology, information technology, military technology, medicine and engineering.
7.Legal framework:
There are four bilateral documents concluded between Ukraine and the Republic of Ghana.
8.Ukrainian community:
There is no Ukrainian diaspora in Ghana, which would have an organizational structure, public or cultural representation. A small number of Ukrainian citizens live in the country.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: The Republic of Ghana is in the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Tunisia and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria (consular issues).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Guinea
1. Recognition of Ukraine: January 10, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 4, 1992.
3. High level political dialogue:
1998 - the official visit of the President of Guinea L.Conté to Ukraine.
November 30, 2014 - the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, P.Klimkin and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea F.Lunseni Falla took place within the framework of the 15th Summit of the International Organization of the Francophonie, Dakar (Senegal).
In 2018, the meeting of the delegations of Ukraine and Guinea took place within the framework of the 17th Francophonie Summit (October 7-12, Yerevan), during which certain aspects of bilateral cooperation were discussed, as well as the Guinean side's support of Ukrainian initiatives within the framework of international organizations , primarily in the UN.
On November 11, 2022, Ambassador of Ukraine Yuriy Pyvovarov presented the credential letters to Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, Head of the Transitional Government, Head of State, Supreme Commander of the Army of the Republic of Guinea.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2021, bilateral trade amounted to 158.18 million US dollars. Exports amounted to 17.77 million US dollars, which is 14.3% more than in 2020, import - 140.41 million US dollars, which is 2.6% less than in 2020. The negative balance is $122.64 million US dollars.
Main export items: ferrous metals (56.6%), meat and edible offal (26.3%), various food products (7.7%).
The main article of import: ores, slag and ash (bauxite) (100%).
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, in 2019-2020 years 120 Guinean students have been studying in Ukrainian universities.
6. Legal framework:
1. Trade agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Guinea.
2. Protocol on cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guinea.
3. Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Guinea on the procedure for the travel of citizens-holders of diplomatic and service passports.
4. Protocol Agreement on cooperation in the field of geology and mining between Ukraine and the Republic of Guinea.
5. Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Guinea on trade-economic, scientific-technical and cultural cooperation.
6. Joint declaration on the principles of friendship and cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Guinea.
The Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Guinea on visa-free travel of citizens with diplomatic or official passports, which was signed in 1998, was suspended by Resolution No. 897 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 08.26.2009.
7. Ukrainian community: is few in number.
8. Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: since 2012, the Republic of Guinea has been assigned to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal. Since 2013, the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine has been operating in Conakry (Honorary Consul – Charles Amara Sossoaduno).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
1. Recognition of Ukraine: February 3, 2003.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: February 12, 2009.
3. High level political dialogue:
On November 30, 2014, within the framework of the 15th Summit of the International Organization of Francophonie in Dakar, the Republic of Senegal, for the first time in the history of bilateral relations, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Guinea-Bissau took place.
August 4, 2022 – the phone conversation between the President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy the President of Guinea-Bissau, the Chairman of ECOWAS Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
September 21, 2022 – the bilateral negotiations between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea-Bissau S.Barbosa.
October 26, 2022 – the bilateral negotiations between the President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy and the President of Guinea-Bissau, the Chairman of ECOWAS Umaro Sissoco Embaló within the framework of his visit to Kyiv.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2021, the total turnover amounted to 160.6 thousand US dollars. The volume of exports amounted to 134.5 thousand US dollars, which is 21.6% less than in the corresponding period of 2020, imports - 26.1 thousand US dollars.
Export structure: meat and edible offal (47.5%), wood and wooden products (35.1%), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and vinegar (17.3%).
Imports from Guinea-Bissau are insignificant and consist of goods purchased in ports (99.3%).
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the data of the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, in 2019-2020 years there are no students from Guinea-Bissau in Ukrainian universities.
6. Legal framework:
The basic document is the Agreement on the establishment of diplomatic relations (by note exchange), 2009.
7. Ukrainian community: is few in number.
8. Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: Guinea-Bissau belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Iraq
1. Recognition of Ukraine: January 01, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: December 16, 1992.
3. Political relations:
The National Contingent of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was a part of the Multi-National Force in Iraq during August 11, 2003 – December 9, 2008.
After the beginning of the Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the Republic of Iraq voted for the UN General Assembly resolutions on “Humanitarian consequences of aggression against Ukraine” (24.03.2022), “Territorial integrity of Ukraine: defending the principles of the Charter of the United Nations” (12.10.2022), “Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine” (23.02.2023).
High-level official contacts:
December 26, 2005 – a working visit of the President of Ukraine to Iraq;
May 28, 2012 – political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and the Republic of Iraq in Baghdad;
November 20-22, 2012 – an official visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Iraq;
March 8, 2017 – political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and the Republic of Iraq in Kyiv;
November 27-29, 2018 – a visit of the Minister of Transport of Iraq to Ukraine;
April 15, 2019 – a working visit of the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine to Iraq;
May 15, 2020 – a telephone conversation between the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Iraq;
September 2-6, 2020 – a visit of the Minister of Defense of Iraq to Ukraine;
June 19, 2021 – a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Iraq on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum;
April 5, 2022 – a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Iraq in the framework of negotiations with the delegation of the Contact Group of the League of Arab States on the situation in Ukraine (Warsaw);
September 23, 2022 – a meeting of the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Iraq on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (New York);
February 18, 2023 – a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Iraq on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference;
April 10, 2023 – a telephone conversation between the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Iraq;
April 17, 2023 – a visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Iraq;
May 19, 2023 – a meeting of the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Iraq on the sidelines of the 32nd Summit of the League of Arab States (Jeddah).
Inter-parliamentary cooperation:
March 15-18, 2012 – a delegation of the Committee on higher education and research of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq visited Kyiv.
November 21-24, 2017 – a delegation of the Deputy Group of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on inter-parliamentary relations with the Republic of Iraq visited Baghdad.
December 2019 – a Deputy Group on inter-parliamentary relations with the Republic of Iraq within the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine was established.
4. The legal base of the Ukrainian-Iraqi relations consists of 11 bilateral documents, in particular Agreement on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation; Protocol on establishment of the Ukrainian-Iraqi Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation; Protocol on cooperation between the Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and Iraq; Agreement on cultural cooperation; Memorandum of Understanding between the Defense Ministries of Ukraine and Iraq on cooperation in the military field.
5. Trade cooperation between Ukraine and Iraq:
In 2021, the trade turnover of goods between Ukraine and Iraq amounted to 694.378 mln. USD. The Ukrainian exports to Iraq amounted to 694.250 mln. USD, the Iraqi imports to Ukraine amounted to 0.128 mln. USD.
The main Ukrainian export products to Iraq in 2021 were fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (45.4%), ferrous metals (28.1%), cereals (17.1%), pharmaceuticals (2.1%).
In 2021, the trade turnover of services between Ukraine and Iraq amounted to 4.096 mln. USD (exports from Ukraine – 1.718 mln. USD, imports from Iraq – 2.378 mln. USD).
The existing bilateral high-level bodies
The Ukrainian-Iraqi Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation. Its last fourth joint meeting took place in Baghdad on December 1-3, 2012 under co-chairmanship of the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa and the Deputy Minister of Industry and Minerals of Iraq.
6. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
The bilateral cooperation is carried out within the framework of the intergovernmental Agreement on cultural cooperation, the Memorandum between the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, Memorandum on cooperation in the field of sports between the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine and the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Iraq.
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education, 786 Iraqi students studied in Ukrainian higher education institutions in 2020.
7. The Ukrainian community in Iraq:
There are no non-governmental organizations of Ukrainians abroad as well as Ukrainian community in Iraq. The majority of Ukrainian citizens in Iraq are wives and children of Iraqi citizens or workers on temporary contracts.
7. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the State of Israel
1. Date of recognition of Ukraine: December 25, 1991.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: December 26, 1991.
3. Political dialogue:
20-21.12.2019 - official visit of the President of Ukraine to Israel.
18-19.12.2019 - working visit of the Prime Minister of Israel B.Netanyahu to Ukraine.
22-24.12.2020 - working visit of the President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy to the State of Israel to honor the memory of the Holocaust victims.
06.10.2021 - official visit of the President of Israel I.Herzog to Ukraine.
In 2022, there were 16 phone conversations between the President of Ukraine and the Prime Ministers of Israel.
Contacts at the level of the foreign offices:
18-19.06.2018 - visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Israel.
16.02.2023 - official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel E.Cohen to Ukraine.
Interparliamentary cooperation:
After the snap elections to the Knesset, a parliamentary group on cooperation between Ukraine and Israel was formed, co-chaired by Z.Elkin and Y.Edelstein. The corresponding group in the Verkhovna Rada of the 9th convocation is co-chaired by D.Hetmantsyev, and O.Kunitskyi.
20-21.2023 - the co-chairs of the Israel-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Knesset Y.Edelshtein and Z.Elkin visited Ukraine.
1-2.05.2023, a delegation of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine led by Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada O.Kondratyuk paid a working visit to Israel.
High-level bilateral bodies:
- The Intergovernmental Joint Ukrainian-Israeli Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation (the 12th session took place in Jerusalem on October 30, 2021).
- The Joint Ukrainian-Israeli Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation.
- The Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Israeli Commission on Visa, Travel, and Consular Matters (the 5th session took place in Jerusalem on October 29, 2021).
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
Israel is one of Ukraine's major trading partners in the Middle East. In 2020, the volume of bilateral trade in goods and services amounted to 907.3 million USD and decreased by 18.9% in comparison to 2019 (1.1 billion USD). At the same time, exports amounted to 710.2 million USD and decreased by 17.1% (in 2019 - 856 million USD), and imports amounted to 197.1 million USD and decreased by 24.3% (in 2019 - 260.3 million USD). The positive balance of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods and services with Israel in 2020 amounted to 513.1 million USD (in 2019 - 595.7 million USD).
Main export product groups: grain (40% of total exports); ferrous metals (18%); residues and waste from the food industry (6.6%); alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and vinegar (3.6%); fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (3.4%); seeds and fruits of oilseeds (3.3%).
Structure of imports from Israel: chemical products (38% of total imports); mineral fuels, oil and products of its distillation (12.8%); plastics, polymeric materials (8.7%); pharmaceutical products (4.5%); optical and photographic instruments and apparatus (4.3%); electric machines (3.6%); edible fruits and nuts (3.6%); nuclear reactors, boilers (3.2%).
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, Israeli direct investment in the economy of Ukraine as of 31.12.2020 amounted to 100 million USD, mostly in real estate, information and communications and processing industry.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
An important precondition for the development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Ukraine and Israel is the presence of half a million large Ukrainian community in Israel, including tens of thousands of ethnic Ukrainians. The vast majority of them arrived in Israel in the 1990s. In turn, there is a hundred-thousand-strong Jewish community in Ukraine.
Many prominent Jewish religious and cultural leaders were born and lived in Ukraine. Today these places attract thousands of pilgrims and tourists from Israel: the graves of Tzaddik Nachman in Uman and Schnauer Zalman in Gadyach, as well as of Rabbi Shapiro in Mukachevo.
Israelis also visit other places related to Jewish history and culture in Ukraine: the house of Bruno Schultz, the prominent artist and writer of the mid-twentieth century, in Drohobych; the house in Rivne, where the mother of the popular Israeli writer Amos Oz lived and which is described in one of his books; the town of Buchach, which is the birthplace of Israeli writer and Nobel Prize-winner Shai Agnon.
The Ukrainian Cultural Center (UCC) in the State of Israel was established on October 30, 2012. The Center plays an important educational and informational role and brings together representatives of different pro-Ukrainian organizations.
The Center regularly hosts various cultural and educational events: concerts, creative meetings, exhibitions, lectures, evenings, and many other events.
Also, for a period of time, UCC served as a volunteer activity center where humanitarian aid for Ukraine was collected. Currently, the Center continues to host charity events and other activities in support of the Ukrainian army, IDPs, and children.
6. Legal basis
The legal framework between Ukraine and Israel consists of 75 documents, including 46 international treaties.
On January 21, 2019, during the official visit of the President of Ukraine to the State of Israel, an Agreement between the Government of the State of Israel and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Free Trade was signed (came into effect on 01.01.2021).
7. Ukrainian community:
There are approximately 30,000 individuals who identify themselves as Ukrainians in Israel. However, there is no organized Ukrainian diaspora. As of the beginning of 2023, around 14,000 Ukrainian citizens (including over 500 adopted children) are registered at the consular office of the Embassy of Ukraine. There are several grass-roots organizations of Ukrainians in Israel: the All-Israel Association of Ukrainian Immigrants, "Israeli Friends of Ukraine," "Ukrainians in Israel," and the Association of Ukrainian Writers in Israel etc.
7. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Israel
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
1. Recognition of Ukraine: December 28, 1991.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 19, 1992.
3. Political dialogue:
High-level official contacts:
April 23-24, 2002 – an official visit of the President of Ukraine;
June 22, 2011 – an official visit of the King of Jordan;
February 18-20, 2012 – an official visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine;
April 16-17, 2012 – an official visit of the President of Ukraine;
September 30 - October 4, 2012 – an official visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Jordan;
August 23-25, 2016 – an official visit of the Mayor of Amman;
May 7-11, 2018 – a visit of the Minister of Finance of Ukraine;
July 16, 2018 – a phone call between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan;
November 26-29, 2019 – a visit of the Minister of Justice of Jordan;
November 2-4, 2020 – a visit of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of Jordan;
January 25, 2021 – a phone call between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan;
April 13, 2021 – a phone call between the President of Ukraine and the King of Jordan;
July 13, 2021 – an online meeting of the First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan;
October 25, 2021 – political consultations between the MFA of Ukraine and the MFAE of Jordan in Amman (at the level of the Deputy Minister);
April 5, 2022 – a meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan in Warsaw;
June 13, 2023 – a phone call between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan.
4. The legal base of the Ukrainian-Jordanian relations consists of 4 interstate agreements, 10 intergovernmental agreements, 11 inter-agency documents, 1 cross-regional agreement.
5. Trade cooperation between Ukraine and Jordan:
Bilateral trade in goods:
In 2021, the trade turnover of goods between Ukraine and Jordan amounted to 215.903 mln. USD. The Ukrainian exports of goods to Jordan amounted to 207.944 mln. USD. The Jordanian exports to Ukraine amounted to 7.959 mln. USD.
The main Ukrainian export products to Jordan in 2021 were cereals (34.7%), ferrous metals (18.6%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (16.5%).
The Ukrainian imports from Jordan consisted mainly of pharmaceuticals (61.9%), products made of ferrous metals (15%) and fertilizers (7.3%).
Bilateral trade in services:
In 2021, the trade turnover of services between Ukraine and Jordan amounted to 5.694 mln. USD.
The existing bilateral high-level bodies:
Joint Ukrainian-Jordanian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. Two sessions of the Commission were held in 2005 and 2012.
6. The Ukrainian community in Jordan:
The number of members of the Ukrainian community on the territory of Jordan amounts to around 6.4 thousand people. As of now, 91 citizens of Ukraine are registered in the consular register of the Embassy of Ukraine in Amman. According to official data from the Jordanian side, the number of female citizens of Ukraine who are married to Jordanian citizens is 2.5 thousand people. Ukrainians in Jordan reside mainly in the largest cities: Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Madaba, Aqaba, Karak.
The year of 2016 saw foundation of a non-governmental organization “Ukrainian House in Jordan” which has a self-titled cultural center where the children have an opportunity to study the Ukrainian language and culture.
7. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Kenya
1. Date of the recognition of Ukraine’s Independence: May 5, 1993
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: May 5, 1993
3. Political relations:
Since 2004 the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya located in Nairobi. Ambassador of Ukraine to Kenya is H.E. Mr. Andrii Pravednyk. The Embassy of Kenya in Ukraine is located in Vienna.
Bilateral visits of high and highest levels between Ukraine and Kenya:
December 1, 2016 – Ukraine and Kenya held the First Round of Bilateral Political Consultations.
March 20-24, 2017 – The delegation of the Committee on Budget and Appropriation of the National Assembly of Kenya paid a working visit to Ukraine.
May 18, 2017 - the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with the Speaker of the Senate of Kenya David Ekwee Ethuro during his working visit to Kyiv.
November 27-28, 2017 – State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine paid a visit to Kenya in order to take part in the official inauguration of the President of the Republic of Kenya.
May 21-23, 2018 – an official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to the Republic of Kenya.
May 13-15, 2019 – the official visit of the National Assembly Speaker of Kenya to Ukraine.
August 27, 2020 – Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of Kenya Rachel Omamo.
September 7, 2021 – Ukraine and Kenya held the Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations.
September 8, 2021 – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President-elect of Kenya William Ruto.
October 10, 2022 – second official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to the Republic of Kenya.
January 12, 2023 - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held second phone conversation with President of Kenya William Ruto.
May 25, 2023 - Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of Kenya Alfred Mutua.
June 13, 2023 - Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of Kenya Alfred Mutua.
4. Trade and Economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 217 million 502 thousand USD. Export of goods amounted to 196.736 million USD, which is 152.4% more than in 2020, import - 18.044 million USD, which is 39.4% more than in 2020. The positive balance for Ukraine is 178.692 million USD.
The main articles of Ukrainian export: ferrous metals (49%), cereals (45.7%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (2.2%), vegetables (1.8%), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and vinegar (0.2%), electric machines (0.1%).
The main articles of import from Kenya: coffee and tea (44.1%), edible fruits and nuts (25.4%), tobacco and industrial tobacco substitutes (8.6%), plastics, polymeric materials (8.1%), live trees and other plants (7.1%).
Bilateral trade in services for 2021 amounted to 2.722 million USD with a negative balance for Ukraine, which amounted to - 1.030 million USD.
Exports of services were mainly carried out in categories related to travel (60.7%) and the field of communications, computer and information technologies (9.1%).
Tourism services (80.1%) became the basis of import of services from Kenya.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the latest data of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 132 citizens of Kenya were studying in Ukraine.
As part of deepening relations in the scientific and technical sphere and in the sphere of peaceful space exploration, the two countries have established cooperation between the State Space Agency of Ukraine and the Kenyan Space Agency.
7. Bilateral agreements:
1.Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Kenya (May 5, 1993);
2. Memorandum of Understanding on Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kenya (December 1, 2004);
3. Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Kenya pursuant to article 83 bis of the Convention on International Civil Aviation concerning the division of roles and responsibilities regarding aviation safety oversight (August 25, 2006).
4. Memorandum of Understanding between the Council of Exporters and Investors under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Kenya Private Sector Alliance (11.10.2022);
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the Council of Exporters and Investors under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (11.10.2022).
8. Ukrainian community:
79 citizens of Ukraine live in Kenya
9. Diplomatic mission: the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Kenya
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the State of Kuwait
Recognition of Ukraine: 18 April 1993.
Establishment of diplomatic relations: 18 April 1993.
Political relations
During the history of bilateral relations, the Presidents of Ukraine paid two official visits to Kuwait (in 2003 and 2018).
The visit of the Prime Minister of Ukraine to Kuwait was held in 1993. Official delegations led by the Deputy Prime Ministers of Ukraine visited Kuwait in 2013 and 2018.
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine visited Kuwait with official / working visits in 2002, 2011, 2018 and 2023, while the Minister of foreign affairs of Kuwait visited Ukraine only once (in 2004).
In November 2016 and February 2018, political consultations between the foreign ministries of Ukraine and Kuwait at the level of the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs were held in Kyiv and Kuwait respectively.
In March 2022, January 2023 and April 2023 – telephone conversations between the Ministers of foreign affairs of Ukraine and Kuwait.
May 19,2023 President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy met with Crown Prince of Kuwait M. Al-Sabah on the sidelines of the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia.
Trade and economic cooperation
In 2021 the turnover of goods between Ukraine and Kuwait amounted to USD 44,52 million (+20.15% compared to 2020). Ukrainian export of goods amounted to USD 42.46 million (+17.1%), and import - USD 2.05 million (+161.4%). The surplus for Ukraine during this period amounted to USD 40.41 million.
According to State Statistics, in 2021 bilateral trade in services amounted to USD 1.55 million.
In November 2018 the 4th meeting of Ukrainian-Kuwaiti Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Technical and Trade Cooperation took place in Kuwait.
Cultural and humanitarian cooperation
In recent years, a number of important cultural and humanitarian events took place in Kuwait, including a performance by the chamber orchestra of the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine (January, 2013), an exhibition of Petrykivka paintings (May, 2013), a performance of the Viriovka National Choir (August, 2015), performances of Virsky National Academic Dance Ensemble of Ukraine (January, 2019), concerts of the “Kyiv-Classic” Symphony Orchestra directed by Herman Makarenko and Ukrainian pianist and composer Yevhen Khmara (January, 2020), solo concerts of Yevhen Khmara (2022-2023) etc.
On January 19-24, 2020, for the first time in the history of bilateral relations in Kuwait, a large-scale promotion event called "Week of Ukraine in Kuwait" took place.
Bilateral agreements
The legal framework of Ukrainian-Kuwaiti relations consists of 16 bilateral documents.
Ukrainian community
Nearly 700 citizens of Ukraine temporarily and permanently reside in Kuwait. The Public Union of Ukrainian-Kuwaiti Friendship was created in January 2012. The Friday school of Ukrainian language has been functioning at the Embassy since 2013.
Visa regime
Since August 1, 2020, the citizens of Kuwait enjoy a visa-free regime for entering Ukraine. The citizens of Ukraine have the possibility to get Kuwaiti visas upon arrival at the airport.
Diplomatic missions: Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Kuwait.
Relations between Ukraine and Lebanon
1. Recognition of Ukraine: December 30, 1991.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: December 14, 1992.
3. Political relations:
March 24-25, 1996 – an official visit of the Head of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon to Ukraine.
April 22-23, 2002 – an official visit of the President of Ukraine to Lebanon.
July 8-9, 2003 – an official visit of the President of Lebanon to Ukraine.
September 2006 – a meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon within the framework of the 61st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
October 17-18, 2010 – an official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Lebanon.
December 7-8, 2011 – an official visit of the Prime Minister of Ukraine to Lebanon.
November 29, 2014 – a meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon within the framework of the 15th Conference of the International Organization of La Francophonie in Dakar.
July 14 2022 – a videoconference between the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and the Minister of Economy and Trade of Lebanon.
After the beginning of the Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the Lebanese Republic voted for the UN General Assembly resolutions on “Aggression against Ukraine” (02.03.2022), “Humanitarian consequences of aggression against Ukraine” (24.03.2022), “Territorial integrity of Ukraine: defending the principles of the Charter of the United Nations” (12.10.2022).
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2021, the trade turnover of goods between Ukraine and Lebanon amounted to 393.7 mln. USD. The Ukrainian exports to Lebanon amounted to 389.1 mln. USD, the Lebanese imports to Ukraine amounted to 4.6 mln. USD.
The main Ukrainian export products to Lebanon in 2021 were cereals (56.3%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (14.5%), ferrous metals and their products (11.5%), seeds and fruits of oleaginous plants (9.7%).
In 2021, the trade turnover of services between Ukraine and Lebanon amounted to 6.4 mln. USD (exports from Ukraine – 5.6 mln. USD).
The existing bilateral high-level bodies
Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Lebanese commission on trade and economic cooperation. Two joint meetings of the commission were held in 2010 and 2011.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
With the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Beirut and the Ukrainian community in Lebanon, the annual T.Shevchenko Days, round tables and photo exhibitions dedicated to the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine, presentations of Ukrainian book products at the International Arab Book Fair in Beirut, festivals of Ukrainian culture and Ukrainian films in Lebanon, concerts of Ukrainian performers and creative groups, Days of Ukrainian writing and language in Byblos, fashion shows in Lebanon and the Middle East region by Ukrainian designers are being held.
In 2017, the Ukrainian park was opened near the premises of the Embassy of Ukraine in Lebanon, in which a memorial plaque with an Arabic translation of the "Testament" poem of the outstanding Lebanese writer M.Nu'ayma, carved on a stone, was installed in 2020.
On the 30th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s Independence, on August 19, 2021, the first monument in the Middle East region to the great Ukrainian poet T.Shevchenko was unveiled in the Ukrainian Park. Its author is the Lebanese sculptor and graduate of the Ukrainian Academy of Fine Arts P.Karam.
There are also Ukrainian-to-Arabic translations of the collection "Withered Leaves" by I.Franko, the book "Beirut Stories" and the poetry collection "Palm Branch" by A.Krymskyi, the popular science book "History of Ukraine. Short course" by O.Palii, “Ukrainian-Arabic dictionary” (edited by Y.Kocherzhynskyi, A.Subkh), the book "Ukrainian Lebanon" by the Ambassador I.Ostash, two volumes of prose works by L.Ukrainka, a facsimile edition of “I.Mazepa’s Gospel for the Antioch Patriarchate” (that was printed at the expense of Hetman I.Mazepa), “Travels of V.Hryhorovych-Barskyi to the Holy Places of the East”, collection of poetry by V.Stus and selected works by H.Skovoroda. In 2021, the Lebanese translator I.Raef received the Chapter’s Special Honor “for the excellence in translation and promotion of Ukrainian classical literature" within the “Drahoman Prize”.
6. Scientific and educational cooperation:
One of the main directions of scientific and educational cooperation is establishing ties between universities of Ukraine and Lebanon. Seven cooperation agreements between Ukrainian and Lebanese institutions of higher education were signed, including relevant agreements between Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and the Lebanese University, the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine and the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in 2019.
7. Legal base of the Ukrainian-Lebanese relations: 23 bilateral documents.
Key documents: Agreement on promotion and reciprocal protection of investments, Agreement on trade and economic cooperation, Convention on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion regarding taxes on income and capital.
8. The Ukrainian community in Lebanon:
Up to 5 thousand Ukrainians live on the territory of the Lebanese Republic. Most of them are wives of the Lebanese citizens and children from mixed marriages.
The public organizations of Ukrainians abroad – "Community of Ukrainians of Lebanon", "Ukrainian House in Lebanon" and "Ukrainian Cultural Center", as well as Ukrainian amateur singing and dancing groups "Zirka", "Onuki", "Vesna" and "Palyanytsya" operate in Lebanon. Our talented compatriots, particularly pianist T.Primak-Huri and artist N.Dzyadyk-Habib, command a considerable respect in Lebanon. A.Krymskyi Ukrainian school, where Ukrainian children from all over Lebanon study, as well as 20 children from Syria, works online for now.
9. Diplomatic missions: Embassy of Ukraine in Lebanon (since 1995).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Lesotho
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: January 24, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: June 1, 2000
3.Political relations: there are no contacts at the highest level.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, bilateral trade in goods amounted to 7.4 thousand USD (1.9% growth). Exports are represented by electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof – 6.1 thousand USD, and imports consisted of 57.8% of articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, and 42.2% of electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
Trade in services is represented only by exports (services related to travel) – 18.1 thousand USD.
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 4 students from Lesotho studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none
7.Legal framework: none
8.Ukrainian community: none
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Liberia
1. Recognition of Ukraine: September 24, 1998.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: on September 24, 1998, by signing the relevant Protocol by the ministers of foreign affairs of both countries in New York.
3. High level political dialogue:
July 16, 2015 - the telephone conversation between the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Liberia.
November 27, 2018 - the telephone conversation between the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Liberia.
November 3, 2021 - the meeting of the Ukrainian delegation led by the President of Ukraine V. Zelenskyi and the President of Liberia G.Weah (Glasgow, UK).
December 15, 2021 - the first round of Ukrainian-Liberian political consultations at the level of deputy ministers of foreign affairs (video conference).
May 14, 2022 - the phone conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia Dee-Maxwell Kemayah.
May 25, 2022 - the President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with the President of Liberia G.Weah.
September 18, 2022 – the phone conversation between the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia D.Gray
March 6, 2023 - the bilateral meeting between the Special Representative of Ukraine for Africa and the Middle East, M.Subh and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, D.-M.Kemayah (5th UN Summit on Least Developed Countries, Doha, Qatar).
May 18, 2023 - the phone conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia D.-M.Kemayah.
4. Trade and economic relations:
In 2021, the volume of exports amounted to 9.48 million US dollars, which is equal to the indicator of 2020.
Main export items: ferrous metals (37.9%), meat and edible offal (32.7%), milk and dairy products, poultry eggs (17.4%), various food products (3.5%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (1.6%), meat and fish products (1.5%).
Positive balance - 9.48 million US dollars.
In June 2021, the State Food Safety and Consumer Protection Service of Ukraine and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Liberia agreed on health certificate forms for poultry meat and poultry products for import into the Republic of Liberia.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, in 2019-2020 years 54 students from Liberia have been studied in Ukraine.
6. Legal framework:
Joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Liberia (September 24, 1998).
Memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine and the Bureau of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Liberia on the recognition of diplomas (certificates) of seafarers (January 25, 2002).
7. Ukrainian community: is few in number.
8. Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: the Republic of Liberia is assigned to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal. Liberia does not have a diplomatic representation in Ukraine.
Since February 2019, the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine has been operating in Monrovia. Honorary Consul – Prof. Nelson Onyama.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the State of Libya
1.Recognition of Ukraine: January 3, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: March 17, 1992.
3.Political relations:
2003 - State Visit of the President of Ukraine to Libya;
2004 - Visit to Ukraine of the Secretary of the Supreme People’s Committee (Prime Minister) of Libya;
2008 - Official Visit of the President of Ukraine to Libya;
2008 - State Visit to Ukraine of the leader of the Libyan revolution M. Gaddafi;
2009 - two official visits of the Prime Minister of Ukraine to Libya;
2010 - meeting of foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 65th session of the UN General Assembly in New York;
2010 - Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Ukraine to Libya;
2011 - meeting of the President of Ukraine with the Chairman of the National Transitional Council of Libya on the sidelines of the 66th session of the UN General Assembly in New York;
2012 and 2013 - meetings of foreign ministers on the sidelines of the sessions of the UN General Assembly in New York;
2013 - Visit of the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine to Libya;
2015 - telephone conversation between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Libya;
April 21, 2020 - telephone conversation between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Libya.
July 29, 2021 - telephone conversation between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of Libya.
May 9, 2022, the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Libya had a telephone conversation.
July 7, 2022 – telephone conversation between the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa with the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the State of Libya.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
Ukrainian-Libyan trade in goods and services in 2021 amounted to 651.93 million US dollars (growth was +75.4% compared to 2020). The turnover in 2021 amounted to 649.478 million US dollars, from which Ukrainian exports amounted to 468.0 million US dollars (142.8% of the 2020). Libyan imports amounted to 181.47 million US dollars (432.4% of the 2020; significant growth was due to deliveries of oil and its products).
Bilateral trade in services in 2021 amounted to 2.45 million US dollars, from which Ukrainian exports amounted to 2.03 million US dollars, import from Libya - 0.23 million US dollars.
5.Legal framework:
Number of valid bilateral documents - 32 (conventions, agreements, memoranda).
Key documents: Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation, Agreement on Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments, Agreement on Military and Technical Cooperation, Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Documents on Education and Scientific Degrees, Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Technology, Agreement on Cooperation on Labor Matters and Employment, Consular Convention.
6.Ukrainian community:
There is no organized Ukrainian diaspora in Libya. About 600 Ukrainian citizens work under private contracts, almost all of them are involved in the medical sphere.
7.Cooperation in the sphere of education:
In 2021/2022 446 students from Libya studied in Ukraine, in 2022/2023 – 237.
8.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine:
The Embassy of Ukraine in Libya has been functioning since 1999. Due to the aggravation of the security situation in Libya, the Embassy staff was transferred to Tunisia in February 2015.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Madagascar
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: March 4, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: June 10, 1993
3.Political relations:
November 20-27, 2016 - working visit to Madagascar by the Director of the Middle East and Africa Department as a personal representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to participate in the 99th Permanent Council of Francophonie and the 32nd Ministerial Conference of the International Organization of Francophonie.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 14.4 million USD and increased by 6 times compared to the same period of 2020. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to Madagascar amounted to almost 12.1 million USD (increase by 11.6 times), and the import of goods from Madagascar to Ukraine - 2.3 million USD (increase by 1.7 times). The positive balance for Ukraine during this period amounted to 9.8 million USD.
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 5 students from Madagascar studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none
7.Legal framework: in the process of formation.
8.Ukrainian community: none
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Malawi
1. Date of the recognition of Ukraine’s Independence: December 22, 1998
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: December 22, 1998
3. Political relations:
There are no bilateral high-level bodies. The Republic of Malawi belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya. The Embassy of Malawi in Ukraine is located in Berlin. There were no bilateral visits of high and highest levels between Ukraine and Malawi.
On August 4, 2022, the first ever telephone conversation in the history of bilateral relations between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera took place.
4. Trade and Economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 58.533 million USD. Export of goods amounted to 227 thousand USD, which is 216.2% more than in 2020, import - 58.239 million USD, which is 15.2% less than in 2020. The negative balance for Ukraine was 58.2012 million USD.
The main articles of Ukrainian export: boilers and machines (54.9%), milk, dairy products, poultry eggs, natural honey (44.1%).
The main articles of import from Malawi: tobacco and industrial tobacco substitutes (99.9%).
The volume of bilateral trade in services between Ukraine and Malawi amounted to 67 thousand USD. Exports from Ukraine to Malawi amounted to 67 thousand USD (130.4% from the same period in 2020), no imports. The main item of export of services was services related to travel in the amount of 038 thousand US dollars or 62.6% of the total export of services.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the latest data of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 10 citizens of Malawi were studying in Ukraine.
6. Science and technical cooperation:
The Scientific and Technical cooperation between Ukraine and Malawi is at an early stage of development.
7. Bilateral agreements:
Joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Malawi (December 22, 1998).
8. Ukrainian community:
There is no information regarding the citizens of Ukraine living in Malawi.
9. Diplomatic mission: the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Kenya
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Mali
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: January 24, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: November 5, 1992.
3.Political dialogue:
There have been no official visits since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.
There is no inter-parliamentary cooperation and high-level bilateral bodies (headed by presidents or prime ministers).
On December 13-16, 2011 in the framework of the visit of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Algeria (non-resident to the Republic of Mali) to Mali for the purpose of presenting of letters of credence, meetings were held with the President of Mali A.Touré, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation S.Maiga, Deputy Chief of General Staff B.Bamba. In February 2012, a delegation from “Ukrspetsexport” visited Mali to implement the agreements reached during this visit.
On July 9-10, 2015, during the participation in the "Croatian Forum" (Dubrovnik), the First Deputy Minister for foreign affairs of Ukraine N.Halibarenko held a meeting with the Minister for foreign affairs and international cooperation of the Republic of Mali A.Diop.
On January 9, 2019, the Decree of the President of Ukraine №6/2019 “On dispatching of National Personnel for Ukraine's Participation in the UN Multidisciplinary Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali” was adopted.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the information of the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine, in 2020 bilateral trade in goods between Ukraine and Mali amounted to 17 million USD (+2.57% from 2019).
According to the information of the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine, in 2021 bilateral trade in goods between Ukraine and Mali amounted to 41.6 million USD (more than 2.4 times since 2020).
Investments from Mali to Ukraine and from Ukraine to Mali were not identified.
5.Legal framework: there are no valid bilateral agreements.
6.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in Algeria (area of responsibility).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
1. Recognition of Ukraine: September 30, 1992
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: September 30, 1992
3. Political dialogue:
October 29-31, 2018, the Head of the State Treasury Service of Ukraine T.Slyuz took part in the 12th annual symposium of the International Association of Treasury Services (Nouakchott, Mauritania).
October 30, 2019, the working meeting of the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritania took place within the framework of the 36th session of the Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie (Principality of Monaco).
March 5-9, 2023, bilateral talks of the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa, M.Subh with the President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritania Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug (within the framework of the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries, Doha).
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
The overall trade in goods and services between Ukraine and Mauritania in 2021 reached 64.3 million USD (increased by 30.4% compared to 2020).
On April 13, 2021, at the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine, the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture of Mauritania, with the organizational support of the Council of Exporters and Investors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and the assistance of the Embassy of Ukraine in Algeria the first bilateral online-meeting between two Chambers took place. It is planned to sign the Agreement on the establishment of the Business Council.
5. Legal framework:
The legal framework between the countries consists of one document: "Agreement on Cooperation in Fisheries and Maritime Affairs" (December 4, 2003).
6. Ukrainian community:
There are up to 100 Ukrainian citizens in Mauritania, who, in particular, work in the crews of fishing vessels within the Mauritanian economic zone.
Many graduates of Ukrainian higher education institutions work in various sectors of the Mauritanian economy, scientific and educational institutions.
7.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
From year 2020, Ukraine's interests in Mauritania are represented by the Embassy of Ukraine in Algeria.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Mauritius
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: June 8, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: October 12, 1992
3.Political relations: September 30, 1997 - Meeting of the Chairman of the 52nd Session of the UN General Assembly, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mauritius in New York.
There are no contacts at the highest level.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2020, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 5.69 million USD and increased compared to the same period in 2019 by almost 2.1 times. At the same time, exports of goods from Ukraine to Mauritius amounted to 4.9 million USD (an increase of 2.5 times), and imports of goods from Mauritius to Ukraine - 786.7 thousand USD (growth by 8.3%). The positive balance for Ukraine for this period is equal to 4.11 million USD.
Exports are mainly represented by animal or vegetable fats and oils- $ 3.94 million USD (growth almost 4 times), edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers - 1.15 million USD (an increase of 1.4 times), as well as residues and waste from the food industries- 301.4 thousand USD.
The main import items were apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted - 256.2 thousand USD (19% decrease); preparations of meat, of fish - 228.1 thousand USD (3.7 times growth); sugars and sugar confectionery - 185.2 thousand USD (a decrease of 12.9%).
Exports of services in 2020 amounted to 807.1 thousand USD (decrease by 2.7%), imports - 461.0 thousand USD (decrease by almost 4 times).
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 3 students from Mauritius studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none.
7.Legal framework: protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Mauritius of October 12, 1992
8.Ukrainian community: more than 100 citizens of Ukraine live in Mauritius. There are no public associations and organizations of ethnic Ukrainians in the country.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Morocco
1.Recognition of Ukraine: December 30, 1991.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: June 22, 1992.
3.Political relations:
2003 - meeting at the level of Heads of State on the sidelines of international multilateral meetings.
2017 - meeting of the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine with the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco (Kyiv).
21-23.05.2023 - working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba to the Kingdom of Morocco.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, 10 rounds of political consultations have been held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries.
On June 6, 2023, the first inaugural meeting (in online format) of the parliamentary group of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on inter-parliamentary relations with the Kingdom of Morocco and the parliamentary friendship group "Morocco-Ukraine" in the Chamber of Councilors of the Kingdom of Morocco took place.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
Morocco is one of the top five importers of Ukrainian goods and exporters of its goods to Ukraine among African countries.
In 2021 the volume of trade in goods amounted to 607,283 million USD, including Ukrainian exports to Morocco – 482,764 million USD (+29%) and imports of Moroccan goods to Ukraine – 124,519 million USD (+35%), positive balance – 358,245 million USD.
Main items of Ukrainian exports to Morocco are cereals (55%), residues and wastes of the food industry (11,7%), ferroalloys and rolled steel (9,5), plastics (4,4%), tobacco (3,8%).
In 2021 the volume of trade in services amounted to 22,356 million USD: Ukrainian exports of services amounted to 22,123 million USD and imports of Moroccan services to Ukraine amounted to 0,233 million USD, positive balance – 21,4 million USD. The main export services by Ukrainian companies are travel services (98%), as well as telecommunications services, computer and information services (0,8%), transport services (0,3%) and business services (0,3%).
5.Legal framework: legale base of bilateral relations consists of 16 bilateral documents among which the key ones are: trade agreement, agreement on promotion and mutual protection of investments, convention on avoidance of double taxation, agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism.
6.Public diplomacy:
There are more than 20 agreements on cooperation between higher education institutions of the two countries.
Moroccan students in Ukraine constitute the second largest foreign student community and the first largest student community from Arab and African countries.
7.Regional cooperation:
In 2017 the Agreement on trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation between the Zaporizhia Regional State Administration and the Council of the Oriental Region of the Kingdom of Morocco was signed.
In 2019 the Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between Odessa and Marrakesh was signed.
8.Ukrainian community: The Ukrainian community in Morocco numbers over a thousand people. Most citizens of Ukraine live in Rabat and Sale, as well as in Casablanca, Fes, Agadir, Marrakech and Oujda.
The non-governmental organization Ukrainian Association "Oukraina" operates in Casablanca, Morocco.
Since 2020, there is an online Ukrainian language school, which enrolls more than 40 children.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: The Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Morocco was opened in Rabat in 2000.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Mozambique
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: March 17, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: August 19, 1993.
3.Political relations:
July 1999 - Meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mozambique within the framework of the 35th UAE Summit.
2003 - Meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique within the framework of the 58th session of the UN General Assembly, New York.
On July 6, 2022, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Ukraine V. Zelenskyy and the President of the Republic of Mozambique F. Nyusi.
On October 14, 2022, a working visit of the Special Representative of Ukraine for Africa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, to Mozambique to co-chair the First round of political consultations.
On May 26, 2023, visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba to Mozambique.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 34.88 million USD and decreased by 4.3% compared to the same period of 2020. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to Mozambique amounted to 22.88 million USD (decrease by 15.8%), and the import of goods from Mozambique to Ukraine amounted to almost 12.00 million USD (29% increase). The positive balance for Ukraine during this period amounted to 10.88 million USD. Ukrainian exports mainly consisted of cereals, exported in the amount of 15.81 million USD (decrease by 25.3%) and fertilizers - almost 6 million USD (in 2020, there will be no export of the specified products). 96.3% of imports were tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, imported in the amount of 11.55 million USD (35.6% growth).
Export of services in 2021 amounted to 90.0 USD (increase by 4.6 times).
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 15 students from Mozambique studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none.
7.Legal framework:
1. Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Mozambique (August 19, 1993),
2. Protocol on political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique (February 12, 2004).
8.Ukrainian community:
About 100 citizens of Ukraine live in Mozambique. There are no public associations and organizations of ethnic Ukrainians in the country.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Namibia
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: December 30, 1991.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: October 5, 1992.
3.Political relations:
September 2000 - Meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and Namibia within the framework of the UN Millennium Summit (New York);
September 21 and October 14, 1999, September 26, 2012 - Meetings of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Namibia (New York);
October 11, 2012 - political consultations at the level of Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Namibia (Windhoek);
July 2015 - Meeting of the First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Namibia in the framework of the 10th International Forum "Croatia Forum 2015" (Dubrovnik, Croatia).
July 10-11, 2022 - the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Namibia, Peter Katjavivi, visited Ukraine as part of a special mission of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation.
According to the results of 2021, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 745.3 thousand USD and decreased by 2.1 times compared to the same period of 2020. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to Namibia amounted to 332.0 USD (growth by 5.0%), and imports - 413.3 thousand USD (9.8 times increase). The negative balance for Ukraine during this period amounted to 81.3 thousand USD.
Ukrainian exports mainly consisted of pharmaceutical products - 137.4 thousand USD (growth by 2.9%), mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation - 48.7 thousand USD (decrease by 2.3 times), meat and edible meat offal - 37.8 thousand USD (decrease by 9.8%), machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers; parts thereof - 27.1 thousand USD (increase by 3.8 times) and iron and steel – 20.3 thousand USD (8.5 times increase).
In the structure of imports, the main positions were edible fruit and nuts, imported in the amount of 300.2 thousand USD (increase by 18.8 times), fish and crustaceans - 74.5 thousand USD (increase by 3.4 times), and works of art – 30.1 thousand USD (18.3 times growth).
Export of services decreased by 12.1% and amounted to 352.5 thousand USD.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 90 students from Namibia studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none.
7.Legal framework:
1. Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Namibia of October 5, 1992.
2. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Namibia dated September 26, 2012.
8.Ukrainian community:
About 40 Ukrainian citizens live in Namibia, most of whom are doctors.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Niger
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: October 1, 1999.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: October 1, 1999.
3.Political relations:
June 18, 2021 - Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger Hassumi Massaoudou on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum.
On August 15, - a 2022 phone conversation between the Presidents of Ukraine and Niger took place.
On August 23, 2022, – a phone conversation between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Niger.
4.Trade and economic cooperation
In 2021, the total trade turnover between Ukraine and Niger amounted to 1,741 million USD: exports of goods from Ukraine to Niger – 1,732 million USD (379% as compared to 2020), imports of goods from Niger to Ukraine – 9,1 thousand USD (64% as compared to 2020). The balance of trade in goods during 2021 is positive for Ukraine and amounted to 1,723 million USD.
The main items of Ukrainian exports to Niger are cereals (51%) ferrous metals (33%), alcohol (5,7%), textile products (4,2%), different food products (1,6%).
5.Legal framework: no valid bilateral agreements between Ukraine and the Republic of Niger.
6. Ukrainian community: absent.
7.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine: Ukraine in Niger is represented by the Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Morocco (except for consular matters which are administered by the Embassy of Ukraine in Algeria).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Nigeria
1. Recognition of Ukraine: March 11, 1992.
2.Date of establishing diplomatic relations: December 10, 1992.
3.Political relations:
September 2000: meeting between the President of Ukraine and the President of Nigeria during the UN Millennium Summit in New York.
September 2007: meeting between the President of Ukraine and the President of Nigeria in the framework of the 62nd Session of the UN General Assembly.
23-25 November 1997: Ukrainian Government Delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, visited Nigeria; conduction of the first round of the political consultations between the foreign services.
23-26 May 2006: Nigerian Government Delegation headed by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria visited Ukraine.
2-3 September 2008: working visit to Nigeria of the First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
27 September 2011: second round of bilateral political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the level of deputy ministers (Kyiv, Ukraine).
1 March 2016: meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria in the framework of participating in the High-Level Segment of the 31st Session of the UN Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland).
25 May 2016: third round of bilateral political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the level of deputy ministers (Abuja, Nigeria).
5 April 2018: meeting between the Deputy Minister for Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine – Trade Representative of Ukraine with the Vice-President of Nigeria.
16 July 2021: telephone conversation between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria.
4 August 2021: 4th round of bilateral political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the level of deputy ministers via videoconference.
On October 18-19, 2022, as part of a tour of Africa, the first official visit of the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa, Maksym Subkh, to the Federal Republic of Nigeria took place.
On May 28-29, 2023, the first visit of Ukrainian Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba to Nigeria in the history of Ukrainian-Nigerian relations took place, during which the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine attended the inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
4.Trade and Economic Cooperation:
In 2021 the volume of trade with goods and services between the countries was USD 196.7 million. Export of goods was USD 188.4 million, which was by 271.8% more than in 2020, import was USD 8.3 million, which was more by 237.2% than in 2020. The balance was positive for Ukraine by USD 180.7 million.
The main items of Ukrainian export: cereals (46.6%); ferrous metals (40.2%); starchy products (3.6%); sugar and confectionery (2.1%); foodstuffs (1.4%); alcoholic and soft beverages and vinegar (1.4%); meat and fish products (0.9)%.
The main items of import from Nigeria: mineral fuels, oil and oil products (46.3%); plastics (29.9%); seeds and fruits of oil plants (14.6%), caoutchouc and rubber (4%); edible fruits and nuts (1.8%); coffee and tea (1.1%).
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the information of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of 01.01.2022 around 10,000 nationals of Nigeria studied in Ukrainian universities.
With the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the russian federation to Ukraine, the evacuation of Nigerian students from Ukraine took place.
On June 7, 2023, a demonstration of the film "Superpower" was held in the Silverbird cinema, which revealed russia's crimes in Ukraine and the heroic resistance of Ukrainian people to the russian occupation. Demonstration became a landmark event for Ukrainian-Nigerian humanitarian cooperation.
6.Legal basis:
1. Protocol on establishing diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Nigeria dated 10.12.1992.
2. Protocol on consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and of the Federal Republic of Nigeria dated 12.10.1998.
3. Memorandum of Understanding between the State Financial Monitoring Committee of Ukraine and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria concerning cooperation in the sphere of countering legalization (laundry) of criminal incomes and terrorism financing dated 17.10.2007.
4. Base agreement on cooperation between the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” and the Institute of Science and Technology, Yenagoa (Nigeria).
5. Memorandum of Understanding between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria concerning cooperation in the sphere of peaceful research and use of space (concluded in March 2019).
7.Ukrainian community: there are 46 Ukrainian citizens on the consular register of the Embassy.
8.Diplomatic representation: Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Sultanate of Oman
1. Recognition of Ukraine: May 19, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: May 19, 1992.
3. Political relations:
High-level dialogue:
April 1993 – official visit of Prime Minister of Ukraine to Oman;
January 2002 – official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Oman;
February 2010 – official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Oman.
November 2019 - political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman were held in Muscat.
November 2020 and June 2021 - video conferences between Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (CDTO) Dmytro Senik and Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry of Oman for Diplomatic Affairs Khalifa Al-Harthy.
December 2021 – working visit of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
August 2022 – telephone conversation between Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh and Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry of Oman for Diplomatic Affairs Khalifa Al-Harthy.
March 1-4, 2023 – official visit of the Special Representative of Ukraine on Middle East and African Affairs to Oman.
May 19, 2023 – visit of the Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman Sheikh Abdulaziz A. Al-Hinai to Ukraine.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
The trade turnover of goods between Ukraine and Oman in 2021 amounted to USD 203,42 million. Ukrainian exports totaled USD 187,11 million (+119,28 % compared to 2020), import — USD 16,31 million (-27,63%). The trade balance amounted to USD 170,79 million in favour of Ukraine.
In December 2018, the first export mission of Ukrainian producers of goods was sent to Oman. In April and October 2019 Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted two Ukrainian – Omani business fora. Sultanate's businessmen visited Rivne and Kyiv regions of Ukraine.
Meetings and negotiations with the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman and the management of the economic and investment block of Oman, conducted by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D. Senik during his working visit to Oman (December 6-8, 2021) , as well by Special Representative of Ukraine for Middle East and Africa M. Subh during a working visit to the Sultanate (March 01-03, 2023), acquired particular importance in the context of the further development and activation of bilateral trade-economic and investment cooperation.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
In 2017 Ukrainian magazine of foreign literature "Vsesvit", in cooperation with the Cultural Club of the Sultanate of Oman, published an issue devoted solely to Omani literature.
In 2019, the Institute of Philology of Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University hosted the 4-th International Conference on the History of Arabic Literature, participated by famous Omani writer, winner of The Man Booker International Prize 2019 J. Al-Harty as the guest of honor.
Bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare has significant potential for further expansion.
6. Bilateral agreements:
The legal framework of bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Sultanate of Oman includes 4 documents: Joint Communiqué on establishment of diplomatic relations, Memorandum on bilateral consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs, Agreement on reciprocal promotion and protection of investments, Memorandum between the national chambers of commerce and industry.
7. Ukrainian community:
The Ukrainian community in the Sultanate of Oman comprises about 2,000 people. The operation of associations for foreigners is limited by local legislation. The majority of Ukrainian citizens live in Muscat. A certain part of the Ukrainian community also lives in in cities of Salalah and Sohar.
8. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Palestine
1. Recognition of Ukraine: February 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: November 2, 2001 (when the Embassy of Palestine was opened in Kyiv).
3. Political relations:
High-level official contacts
November 1996 – a visit of President of Ukraine to Palestine.
April 1999 – a visit of Head of Palestine to Ukraine.
January 2000 – a working visit of President of Ukraine to Palestine for participation in the celebration of the 2000th anniversary of Christianity (Bethlehem).
November 2007 – a visit of President of Ukraine to Palestine.
Dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministries
May 28, 2012 – Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa visited Palestine; the first round of political consultations between the Foreign Ministries.
September 25, 2014 – a meeting between the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Palestine in the framework of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
April 14-15, 2016 – Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Palestine visited Ukraine; the second round of bilateral political consultations.
June 11-12, 2018 – Director General for the Middle East and Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine visited Palestine; the third round of political consultations.
4. The legal base of the Ukrainian-Palestinian relations:
Memorandum on cooperation in the sphere of agriculture between the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and Ministry of Agriculture of Palestine (2013).
Memorandum on cooperation between O.O.Bogomolets National Medical University (Kyiv) and Ministry of Health of Palestine (2013).
5. Trade cooperation between Ukraine and Palestine:
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, in 2020 the trade turnover of goods between Ukraine and Palestine amounted to 26.3 mln. USD. The Ukrainian exports to Palestine amounted to 26.3 mln. USD, the Palestinian imports to Ukraine amounted to 0.001 mln. USD.
The main Ukrainian export products to Palestine in 2020 were fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (32.7%), products of the flour and cereal industry (31.0%); sugar and sugar confectionery (14.2%), finished grain products (7.5%).
In 2020, the trade turnover of services between Ukraine and Palestine amounted to 1.2 mln. USD (exports from Ukraine – 1.1 mln. USD, imports from Palestine – 0.09 mln. USD).
In September 2018 a delegation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hebron, an industrial and business center of Palestine, visited Kyiv in order to expand trade and economic cooperation, where a Ukrainian-Palestinian business forum took place.
6. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
Cooperation in the field of education began during the Soviet era, and in total about 3,000 Palestinians were educated in Ukrainian universities. Most of them returned home and successfully work in various sectors, including in high positions (for example, Ministers of Communications and Information Technology, Health, and Economy of Palestine at various times). Association of Palestinian alumni of Ukrainian universities operates in Ramallah.
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education, 523 Palestinian students studied in Ukrainian higher education institutions in 2020.
During 2015-2020, six groups of Ukrainian gifted children visited Palestine to give concerts in major Palestinian cities. The trips were organized by International Charitable Foundation "Sunflower". In April 2016, the Day of Palestine’s Culture was organized in Kyiv.
In April 2018, a delegation of the Palestinian Women's Association made a trip to Ukraine, and in September 2018, a delegation of the Kyiv Association of Veterans of the Afghan War visited Palestine.
Within the framework of trips to the Holy Land, about 150,000 Ukrainian citizens visit the Christian sites in the Palestinian territories annually.
7. The Ukrainian community in Palestine:
More than 3,600 Ukrainian citizens live now in Palestine, the majority of whom are Ukrainian women, married with Palestinians, and their children. There are no Ukrainian public organizations in Palestine.
8. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
Representative Office of Ukraine to the Palestinian National Authority
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the State of Qatar
1. Date of Ukraine's recognition: April 13, 1993.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 13, 1993.
3. Political dialogue:
High-level contacts:
October 19-20, 2011: Visit of the Emir of the State of Qatar to Ukraine.
May 8-9, 2012: Official visit of the Prime Minister of Ukraine to Qatar.
November 27-28, 2012: Official visit of the President of Ukraine to Qatar.
March 19-20, 2018: Official visit of the President of Ukraine to Qatar.
April 4-5, 2021: Official visit of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to Qatar.
On the sidelines of international events, meetings between the President of Ukraine and the Emir of Qatar took place at the 71st session of the UN General Assembly in the United States on September 19, 2016, and at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on November 1, 2021.
Phone conversations between the President of Ukraine and the Emir of Qatar took place on May 6, 2020, August 26, 2021, February 24, 2022, March 2, 2022, March 9, 2022, and October 10, 2022.
Dialogue at the level of foreign affairs ministries:
Visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Qatar took place on January 2002, January 2011, October 4, 2017, and April 4-5, 2021.
On September 7, 2017, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar visited Ukraine.
On the sidelines of international events, meetings of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Qatar took place at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 13, 2016, and at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly in the United States on September 20, 2017.
Phone conversations between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Qatar took place on March 31, 2020, May 7, 2020, February 24, 2022, March 3, 2022, March 13, 2022, and March 15, 2022.
On March 26-27, 2022, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine had a protocol meeting with the Emir of Qatar and with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
On March 5, 2023, on the sidelines of the Second Part of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (March 5-9, 2023, Doha), the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa had a protocol meeting with the Emir of Qatar and with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Qatar were first held in March 2009 in Kyiv, the second round took place on April 15, 2019, in Kyiv, and the third round on February 28, 2021, in Doha at the level of deputy ministers.
Interparliamentary Cooperation:
On February 10, 2020, a parliamentary group of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for interparliamentary relations with the State of Qatar was established. The group consists of 16 members of parliament.
In the Shura Council of Qatar there is no practice of creating parliamentary groups for interparliamentary relations with individual countries. However, regional friendship groups have been functioning since February 2022, including the "Qatar-European" group, which consists of 8 members.
From March 15 to 17, 2023, a delegation from Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, headed by the First Deputy Chairman of Verkhovna Rada, visited Doha to hold a meeting with representatives of the Shura Council of Qatar and the Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council of Qatar.
Existing high-level bilateral mechanisms:
The Joint Commission on Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the State of Qatar (The First Session took place in Doha on November 14-15, 2018, and the Second Session was held in Kyiv on August 31-September 2, 2021). The Co-Chairs of the Commission are the Minister of Finance of Ukraine and the Minister of Trade and Industry of the State of Qatar.
4. Trade and Economic Cooperation:
The total volume of foreign trade in goods and services between Ukraine and Qatar in 2021 amounted to 166.71 million USD (146.69 million USD in 2020), which is currently the largest indicator in the entire history of Ukrainian-Qatari diplomatic relations.
The structure of Ukrainian commodity exports to Qatar in 2021 was represented by the following groups of goods - ferrous metals (54.3%), miscellaneous (17.6%), fats and oils (12.8%), food industry residues (4.2%), ferrous metal products (2.9%), etc.
The structure of Ukrainian imports from Qatar in 2021 consisted of the following commodity items - plastics, polymeric materials (78%), organic chemical compounds (13.9%), inorganic chemical products (7.9%), etc.
Trade in services between Ukraine and Qatar in 2021 amounted to 8.69 million USD. Export of services from Ukraine amounted to 6.45 million USD, imports amounted to 5.74 million USD. Ukraine's positive balance for the specified period of 2021 is $0.7 million USD.
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, as of December 31, 2021, direct foreign investments from Qatar to Ukraine amount to USD 7.9 million.
5. Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation:
Doha regularly welcomes various creative and artistic groups from Ukraine, as well as well-known Ukrainian athletes and representatives of the Ukrainian National Teams in various sports who participate in international cultural and sports events.
In January 2020, the Ukrainian Institute gained full membership in the General Assembly of the Global Public Diplomacy Network and established a partnership with the leading Qatari institution in this field, Katara Cultural Village.
In September 2020, art platform was launched in Qatar - the virtual museum “Ukraine: Art of the New Era”. Its purpose is to properly represent Ukraine in Qatar and introduce the Qatari audience to contemporary Ukraine, the achievements of Ukrainian art, and the creative work of Ukrainian artists.
In April 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed regarding the implementation of a Ukrainian-language audio guide in museums in the State of Qatar. This memorandum was the first of its kind with a country in the Middle East and North Africa region.
On November 25, 2022, the inaugural launch of the Ukrainian-language audio guide took place at the Qatar National Museum, initiated by the First Lady of Ukraine. Ukrainian became the second foreign language, after English, to provide audio guidance for the museum's exhibition.
Tourism remains an important aspect of cultural and humanitarian cooperation since the establishment of direct daily air connections between Doha and Kyiv in August 2017, as well as the implementation of the bilateral intergovernmental agreement on visa-free travel, which came into effect on November 2, 2018. These developments have significantly increased the number of Ukrainian tourists visiting Qatar prior to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
6. Scientific and Technical Cooperation:
Cooperation in the fields of education, science, and technology between Ukraine and the State of Qatar is based on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the State of Qatar on Cooperation in the Field of Education and Scientific Research, signed on May 8, 2012.
In 2018, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and the University of Qatar. This document aims to facilitate practical cooperation between leading educational institutions in Ukraine and Qatar, enhance student contacts, and promote the exchange of experience among teachers and researchers, among other activities.
7. Contractual and Legal Framework:
The contractual and legal framework of Ukrainian-Qatari relations consists of 28 bilateral documents.
8. Ukrainian Community:
Due to legislative restrictions, formal associations of Ukrainian citizens in Qatar are absent. According to the latest official data, there are 1,387 Ukrainian citizens residing in Qatar with residence permits. According to the expert estimates, the number of Ukrainians in Qatar before the implementation of quarantine restrictions exceeded 2,000 individuals. During the work with the diaspora, one of the main consolidating factors of the Ukrainian community has been the revival of classes in the Friday school for children at the Embassy of Ukraine.
9. Diplomatic Representation of Ukraine:
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Rwanda
1.Date of the recognition of Ukraine’s Independence: February 7, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: September 8, 1993
3.Political relations:
There are no bilateral high-level organs. Ambassador of Ukraine to Rwanda with residence in Kenya is H.E. Mr. Andrii Pravednyk. Ambassador of Rwanda to Ukraine with residence in Germany is H.E. Mr. Igor Cezar.
On May 25, 2023, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba made the first official visit to Rwanda in the history of bilateral relations, during which he held meetings with the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Vincent Biruta.
4.Trade and Economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 2.188 million USD. Export of goods amounted to 1.012 million USD, which is 47.6% less than in 2020, import - 834 thousand USD, which is 63.6% more than in 2020. Positive balance for Ukraine – 178 thousand USD.
The main articles of Ukrainian export: fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (46.3%), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, vinegar (19.1%), stone, plaster, cement products (18.9%), flour and grain products industry (11%).
The main articles of import from Rwanda are: tea and coffee (80.7%), tin and its products (18.4%).
Exports of services from Ukraine to Rwanda also increased and amounted to 342 thousand USD (240% of the same period in 2020). The basis for exports of services from Ukraine to Rwanda were travel-related services - 253 thousand USD (74.2%). Imports of services from Rwanda to Ukraine in 2021 were not carried out. The positive balance of trade between Ukraine and Rwanda in the service sector amounted to 342 thousand USD.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the latest data of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 61 citizens of Rwanda were studying in Ukraine.
6.Science and technical cooperation:
The Scientific and Technical cooperation between Ukraine and Rwanda is at an early stage of development. The promising areas of interaction are digitization of public services, aerospace researches and pharmaceutics.
7.Bilateral agreements:
1. The establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Rwanda by exchange of notes (September 8, 1993).
2. Memorandum of Understanding on political consultations between MFA of Ukraine and Rwanda (25.05.2023).
8.Ukrainian community:
1 citizen of Ukraine lives in Rwanda.
9.Diplomatic mission: the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Kenya
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
1.Date of recognition of Ukraine: April 16, 1998
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 16, 1999
3.Political dialogue:
The political dialogue takes place in the format of an exchange of protocol letters between the top leaders of the two states, as well as within international organizations.
On October 28, 2019 in Lisbon, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Portuguese Republic I. Ohnivets met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of São Tomé and Principe E. Barros Pinto.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2020, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 12.2 thousand USD. Exports of goods amounted to 11.1 thousand USD, imports - 1.1 thousand USD. Positive balance for Ukraine - 10 thousand USD.
The main export commodities to Sao Tome: flour products (100%).
The main import commodities from Sao Tome: synthetic threads, boilers, electric machines (100%).
In 2021, trade volumes between the countries have not been recorded.
5.Legal framework:
Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (16 April, 1999)
6.Diplomatic representation:
The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Portuguese Republic (political and economic issues), and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria (consular issues).
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
1. Recognition of Ukraine: April 14, 1993.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 14, 1993.
3. Political relations:
Dialogue at the high / highest level:
April 1993 – official visit of Prime Minister of Ukraine to the KSA;
January 2003 – official visit of President of Ukraine to the KSA;
December 2011 – official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to the KSA;
January 2015 – working visit of the President of Ukraine to the KSA;
November 2017 – official visit of the President of Ukraine to the KSA;
In August 2020 and August 2021 - telephone conversations between Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;
In March, September and October 2022 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had telephone conversations with the Crown Prince, Prime Minister of the KSA;
February 26, 2023 - official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to Ukraine;
May 19, 2023 - official visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the KSA within the framework of participation in 2023 Arab League Summit.
Inter-parliamentary cooperation:
Inter-parliamentary friendship groups between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia are active since 1996. Current Group on Inter-parliamentary ties with Saudi Arabia in Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine consists of 24 members. The Fourth Saudi-Ukrainian Friendship Group in the Saudi Consultative Council includes 13 members.
Delegations of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine paid official visits to Riyadh in 2009 and 2016, while the Saudi parliamentarians visited Kyiv in 2012 and 2017.
Chairman of the Saudi Consultative Council (Majlis Ash-Shura) Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh paid official visit to Ukraine in October 2011.
Bilateral high-level state bodies:
Intergovernmental Ukrainian – Saudi Commission for Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation held six joint sessions (2004, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2017 and 2018).
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the most important trade partners of Ukraine in the Middle East region.
Trade turnover between Ukraine and the KSA in 2021 amounted to USD 957,06 million. Ukrainian exports totaled USD 768,60 million (+16,3% compared to the indicators of 2020), import from KSA – USD 188,46 million (+84,8% compared to 2020). The positive balance of trade for Ukraine amounted to USD 580,15 million.
Such sectors as IT, energy, construction, transport and mechanical engineering are among prospective areas of Ukrainian-Saudi cooperation.
At the same time, it is important to involve Ukrainian technologies to the Kingdom for implementation of joint projects on the territory of both states.
In September 2018 "Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co" (SALIC), founded by the Saudi sovereign Public Investment Fund, acquired Ukrainian agricultural holding "Mriya", which became one of the largest agricultural contracts in the history of Ukraine.
In September 2020, for the first time in the last 12 years, Saudi Arabia purchased 60,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat by the SALIC company. In 2021, Saudi Arabia purchased 121,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat.
During 2018-2019 Kyiv hosted the First and Second Ukrainian-Saudi Investment Forums in the agricultural sector, as well as extended meeting of the Ukrainian – Saudi Business Council.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
In 2021 the Literary Club in Riyadh published “Anthology of Ukrainian Novelistics (end of 19th – beginning of 20th centuries)” in Arabic language.
Visits of delegations of the Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies of the Saudi MFA (2018), the King Abdullah International Center for the Arabic Language Service and the Saudi Geographical Society (2019) contributed to already fruitful cooperation between the leading research and educational institutions of Ukraine and the KSA.
In 2018 delegation of famous Ukrainian orientalists, consisting of representatives of A. Krymskyi Institute of Oriental Studies and Kyiv Taras Shevchenko National University, visited Saudi Arabia as the special guests of the 33rd National Festival for Heritage and Culture "Al-Jenadriyah" and were welcomed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In 2019 Ukrainian delegation participated in the international cultural and sports ethno-festival "Nomads Universe" held in Saudi Arabia.
Medical and healthcare cooperation has been recently stepped up due to efforts of the International Clinic of Rehabilitation (city of Truskavets) headed by prof. V. Kozyavkin. In 2017 delegation of the Ministry of Health of the KSA visited Ukraine in order to exchange experience on methods of treatment in the areas of medical rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
Tourism is another important area of cooperation, including pilgrimage (Hajj) of Ukrainian Muslims to the main shrines of Islam religion, located at the territory of the Kingdom. Hajj quota for Ukrainian Muslims was increased up to 200 persons for 2023.
6. Scientific and technical cooperation:
In 2017 cooperation between Ukrainian state enterprise «Antonov», the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and the «Taqnia Aeronautics» company resulted in joint production of the multi-purpose transport aircraft-demonstrator An-132D.
7. Bilateral agreements:
The legal framework of Ukrainian – Saudi relations consists of 15 documents: 1 convention, 5 agreements, 1 protocol, 7 memoranda, 1 cooperation program.
8. Ukrainian community:
The Ukrainian community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comprises about 2,000 people. The operation of associations for foreigners is limited by local legislation. The majority of Ukrainian citizens live in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
9. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Senegal
1. Recognition of Ukraine: June 2, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: November 25, 1992.
3. High level political dialogue:
September 27, 2010 - the meeting of foreign ministers took place in New York during the session of the UN General Assembly.
June 14-17, 2011 - an official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Senegal to Ukraine.
June 1, 2012 - the establishment of the Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal.
February 23, 2013 – the visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to Senegal.
November 29, 2014 – the meeting of foreign ministers within the framework of the 15th Summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Dakar, Republic of Senegal.
November 7, 2016 - the meeting of foreign ministers within the framework of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly (New York).
October 30, 2019 – the meeting of the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Senegal within the framework of the 36th Francophonie Ministerial Conference (Monaco).
November 26, 2020 - the second round of political consultations between the MFAs of Ukraine and Senegal at the level of directors of territorial departments.
August 10, 2021 – the phone conversation between ministers of foreign affairs.
April 11, 2022 – the phone conversation between President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy and President of Senegal M.Sall.
May 5, 2022, June 10, 2022, September 20, 2022, October 19, 2022 – the phone conversations between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad A.Tall Sall.
October 3, 2022 – the bilateral negotiations between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine D.Kuleba and President of Senegal, Chairperson of the African Union M.Sall, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad A.Tall Sall, Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of Senegal O.Sarr.
October 4, 2022 – the bilateral negotiations of the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa M.Subkh with the Diplomatic Advisor of the President of Senegal S.Ngom.
December 1, 2022 – the phone conversation between President of Ukraine V.Zelenskyy and President of Senegal, Chairperson of the African Union M.Sall.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
In recent years, the Republic of Senegal has remained one of the main economic partners of Ukraine in the West African region.
In 2021, bilateral trade amounted to 130.32 million US dollars. Exports amounted to 127.94 million US dollars, which is 55% more than in 2020, import - 2.38 million US dollars, which is 23.5% less than in 2020. Positive balance - 125.56 million US dollars.
Main export items: ferrous metals (85.7%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (9.5%), cereals (1.3%).
The main articles of import: fish and crustaceans (44.3%), ores, slag and ash (44.8%), plastics, polymeric materials (5.5%).
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ukrainian State Center for International Education of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of 2019-2020 28 students from the Republic of Senegal have been studying in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6. Legal framework:
1. Joint Communiqué on establishing diplomatic relations.
2. Protocol between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Senegal on political consultations.
3. Memorandum of understanding between the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine and the National Bureau of Financial Information Processing of the Republic of Senegal regarding cooperation in the field of financial information exchange regarding criminal activities related to the legalization (laundering) of proceeds of crime and the financing of terrorism.
4. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on military-technical cooperation.
5. Memorandum of understanding between the Council of Exporters and Importers at the MFA of Ukraine and the Dakar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
6. Memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of diplomatic staff training between the MFA of Ukraine and MFA Senegal.
On June 17, 2013, the Agreement on legal assistance in civil and criminal cases, the Agreement on the extradition of offenders, and the Agreement on the transfer of convicted persons were concluded in Dakar. The specified documents are currently undergoing the procedure of ratification by the Senegalese side. Ukraine has ratified the mentioned treaties on September 2, 2015.
7. Ukrainian community: few in number.
8.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Seychelles
1. Date of recognition: September 30, 1994.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: September 30, 1994
The Seychelles are included in the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia.
The Seychelles Embassy in France is responsible for Ukraine. There is an Honorary Consulate of Seychelles in Ukraine.
3. Legal basis
Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations (September 30, 1994).
Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles on mutual cancellation of visa requirements (approved by the Ukrainian side on December 23, 2021; currently not in force).
4. Trade and economic cooperation
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the volume of trade in goods in 2021 between Ukraine and the Seychelles amounted to more than 1.182 million dollars. USA.
In particular, in 2021, Ukrainian exports amounted to 888.6 thousand dollars. USA, import - 294.3 thousand dollars. USA. Positive balance for Ukraine - 594.3 thousand dollars. USA.
The main product groups of Ukrainian exports are meat and edible offal, grain group, seeds and fruits of oil plants, fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and vinegar, pharmaceutical products, light vessels, children's toys.
The main product groups of Ukrainian imports are meat and fish products, as well as plastics and polymer materials.
5. Political support.
Seychelles supported:
• 02.03.2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly "Aggression against Ukraine";
• 24.03.2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly "Humanitarian consequences of aggression against Ukraine";
• 04/07/2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly "Exclusion of the Russian Federation from the UN Human Rights Council";
• October 13, 2022, the resolution "Territorial integrity of Ukraine: protection of the principles of the UN Charter";
• November 14, 2022, draft resolution "Ensuring legal remedies and reparations in connection with aggression against Ukraine";
• 23.02.2023 draft resolution "Principles underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine".
Seychelles did not vote on 15.12.2022 for the draft resolution "Situation with human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine".
6. Scientific and educational cooperation
Not available.
7. Ukrainian community
Absent.
8.Diplomatic mission:
Seychelles belongs to the area of political responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Sierra Leone
1. Date of recognition of Ukraine: December 21, 1991.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: May 20, 1999.
3. High level political dialogue:
The meeting of the Presidents of two countries took place within the framework of the UN Millennium Summit on September 7, 2000. The parties have discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, in particular – in the military-technical sphere.
The meeting of the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine - Trade Representative of Ukraine with members of the delegation of Sierra Leone led by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Protection of the Republic of Sierra Leone took place in Kyiv on October 13, 2016.
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
In 2021, bilateral trade amounted to 6.597 million US dollars. Exports amounted to 6.367 million US dollars, which is 24.6% more than in the corresponding period of 2020, import - 0.23 million US dollars, which is 9.5% more than in the corresponding period of 2020. Positive balance - 6.137 million US dollars.
Main export items: meat and edible offal, milk and dairy products; poultry eggs; natural honey, finished grain products.
Main articles of import: coffee, tea, ferrous metal products.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 55 citizens of the Republic of Sierra Leone have been studying in higher educational institutions of Ukraine as of 2020-2021.
6. Legal framework:
The basic documents are exchange notes on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Sierra Leone.
7. Ukrainian community: is few in number.
8. Diplomatic representation: The Republic of Sierra Leone belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Senegal.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Federative Republic of Somalia
1. The Independence of Ukraine: diplomatic relations have not been established yet.
2. Political relations:
November 2016 – a telephone call between the ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Somalia.
3. Trade and Economic relations:
According to the State Statistics Agency of Ukraine, goods and services volume between Ukraine and Somalia (as for December 31, 2021) reached USD 28,165,000.
In 2021 Ukrainian export – USD 25,165,000; import – USD 3,510,000. Positive balance for Ukraine – USD 21,155,000.
The main commodity goods of Ukrainian export: grain (USD 9,400,000), flour and its products (USD 3,600,000), meat and its subproducts (USD 2,200,000), natural honey (USD 1,000,000).
In January 2022: Ukrainian export – USD 1,742,000; import – no operations. Positive balance for Ukraine – USD 1,742,000.
4. Political support:
Somalia supported:
• 02.03.2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly "Aggression against Ukraine";
• 13.10.2022 resolution "Territorial integrity of Ukraine: protection of the principles of the UN Charter";
• 14.11.2022 draft resolution "Ensuring legal remedies and reparations in connection with aggression against Ukraine";
• 15.12.2022 draft resolution "Situation with human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine".
• 23.02.2023 draft resolution "Principles underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine".
Somalia did not vote on 24.03.2022 for the UN General Assembly resolution "Humanitarian consequences of aggression against Ukraine" and on 04/07/2022 for the UN General Assembly resolution "Expulsion of the Russian Federation from the UN Human Rights Council."
5. Humanitarian aid:
In September 2022, Ukraine allocated 25,000 tons of wheat as humanitarian aid to Somalia.
6. Legal framework cooperation:
None.
7.Ukrainian community:
None.
8.Diplomatic mission:
The Federative Republic of Somalia belongs to the area of political responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of South Africa
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: February 14, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: March 16, 1992
3.Political relations:
November 1998 - official visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to South Africa.
June 2000 - visit of the President of Ukraine to Cape Town to participate in the Earth Summit.
September 2000 - official visit of the Vice President of South Africa to Ukraine.
September 2002 - meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa, New York.
April 2011 - meeting of the Prime Minister of Ukraine with the President of South Africa on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in China.
On October 20, 2021, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor.
On April 20, 2022, and May 13, 2023, telephone conversations took place between the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.
On July 10-11, 2022, the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, visited Ukraine as part of a special mission of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
On October 6, 2022, the Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Kondratyuk, met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, on the sidelines of the Eighth G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (Indonesia).
On May 19, 2023 - meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor (Lisbon, Portugal).
On June 16, 2023 – visit of the President of the Republic of South Africa Syril Ramaphosa to Ukraine within the African States high-level delegation (so-called "African peace initiative").
Four rounds of political consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and South Africa. The last round took place in Pretoria in October 2022.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 117.3 million USD and increased by 0.8% compared to the same period of 2020. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to South Africa amounted to 22.3 million USD (decrease by 25.8%), and import of goods from South Africa to Ukraine amounted to 95.0 million USD (10.1% increase). The negative balance for Ukraine during this period amounted to 72.7 million USD.
The TOP-5 products that were most exported in 2021 include: electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof - 3.8 million USD (4.4 times increase); edible vegetables - 3.4 million USD (1.6 times increase); cereals - 2.1 million USD (decrease by 6.5 times); machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers; parts thereof - 1.8 million USD (1.6 times increase); optical and photographic devices and apparatus - 1.2 million USD (11 times increase).
The TOP-5 products that were most imported in 2021 include: raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather - imported in the amount of 31.2 million USD (increase by 5.4%); edible fruit and nuts - 18.4 million USD (14.2% increase); vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof - 12.6 million USD (decrease by 12.4%); nickel and articles thereof - 7.0 million USD (2.2 times increase); iron and steel - 5.0 million USD (2.4 times increase).
The total volume of trade in services in 2021 amounted to 6.4 million USD and increased by 0.5% compared to the same period of 2020. Export of services decreased by 11.1% and amounted to 4.4 million USD, import of services increased by 40.2% and amounted to 2.0 million USD. Exported services: business, telecommunications, computer and information, transport, travel, charges for the use of intellectual property. Imported: state and government, business, travel, transportation, as well as charges for the use of intellectual property. The positive balance of bilateral trade in services for Ukraine for the specified period amounted to 2.4 million USD.
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural cooperation:
In 2022, cooperation between Ukraine and South Africa in the field of culture became more active due to the increased interest of local cultural actors to Ukrainian art and culture, provoked by the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. In particular, in 2022, Ukrainian culture was presented at more than twenty cultural events in the public spaces of South Africa.
The participation of Ukrainian artists in the international festivals holding in South Africa becomes systematic: "International Public Art Festival" (visual art), "Poetry Africa", "Time of the Writer" (literature), European Film Festival in South Africa. In February 2023, a Ukrainian bookshelf was opened in the Central Library of Cape Town (a project of the First Lady of Ukraine).
In South Africa, there is a museum of Ukrainian culture in Riversdale (Western Cape province), whose work is aimed at cultural cooperation between the two countries.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation:
Bilateral scientific and technical cooperation between Ukraine and South Africa is based on the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of South Africa on cooperation in science and technology.
On September 29, 2016, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the State Space Agency of Ukraine and the National Space Agency of South Africa on cooperation in the field of research and the use of outer space for peaceful purposes.
On February 26, 2018, in Pretoria (South Africa) a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the State Agency of Fisheries of Ukraine and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of South Africa on the system of international scientific observation of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 54 students from South Africa studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
7.Legal framework:
The main documents of the bilateral legal framework are Agreement on the establishment of diplomatic and consular relations between Ukraine and the Republic of South Africa; Trade agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of South Africa; Convention between the Cabinet of Ministers and the Government of South Africa on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income; Agreement on military-technical cooperation; Agreement on cooperation in science and technology.
8.Ukrainian community:
More than 1,000 citizens of Ukraine and citizens of South Africa of Ukrainian origin live on the territory of South Africa. 300 citizens are permanently or temporarily on the consular register. 8 people received the status of Ukrainian abroad. The Ukrainian diaspora in South Africa is relatively young, as most Ukrainians arrived in South Africa after 1990. The Ukrainian community is represented mainly by teachers, doctors, and specialists in engineering and technical specialities.
Since 2017, the Ukrainian Association of South Africa, a non-governmental public organization that unites all Ukrainians in South Africa, has been registered and operating in South Africa. In 2018, the organization became an associate member of the World Congress of Ukrainians and actively exchanged experiences with communities in East, South and Southeast Asia, Oceania and Africa.
Since March 2016, the Ukrainian Sunday School in South Africa has been operating in Cape Town. Since January 2020, a Saturday school has been operating at the Embassy of Ukraine in South Africa. Ukrainian language school centres operate in the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal provinces, as well as online classes for children and adults.
The Ukrainian Association in the Republic of South Africa is the initiator of numerous events to promote the interests of Ukraine in South Africa and acts as a permanent partner of the Embassy.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and South Sudan
1. Date of recognition by Ukraine: January 11, 2012.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: September 5, 2012.
Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia (South Sudan in the area of responsibility since June 2013).
There is no embassy of South Sudan in Ukraine.
3. Political dialogue
In September 2012, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan within the framework of the 67th session of the UN General Assembly.
On March 17, 2018, the President of Ukraine P. Poroshenko signed the Decree "On the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2206 (2015) regarding the Republic of South Sudan."
4. South Sudan's support for resolutions related to Ukraine within the framework of the UN.
South Sudan supported:
• 24.03.2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly "Humanitarian consequences of aggression against Ukraine";
• 23.02.2023 resolution "Principles underlying a comprehensive, just and durable peace in Ukraine."
South Sudan abstained from voting for:
• 02.03.2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly "Aggression against Ukraine";
• 04/07/2022 resolution of the UN General Assembly "Exclusion of the Russian Federation from the UN Human Rights Council";
• October 13, 2022, the resolution "Territorial integrity of Ukraine: protection of the principles of the UN Charter";
• November 14, 2022, draft resolution "Ensuring legal remedies and reparations in connection with aggression against Ukraine";
On December 15, 2022, South Sudan did not vote for the draft resolution "Situation with human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine."
4. Trade and economic cooperation
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the volume of trade in goods in 2021 between Ukraine and South Sudan amounted to more than 5.034 million dollars. USA.
In particular, in 2021, Ukrainian exports amounted to 5.034 million dollars. USA, import - not recorded. The positive balance for Ukraine is more than 5.034 million dollars. USA.
In January 2022: Ukrainian exports amounted to 691.9 thousand dollars. USA, import - not recorded. The positive balance for Ukraine is more than 691.9 thousand dollars. USA.
As of January 2022, the main commodity groups of Ukrainian exports remained meat and edible offal (83,988 thousand US dollars), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (24,104 thousand US dollars).
5. Scientific and educational cooperation
Not available.
6. Peacekeeping activities.
Decree of the President of Ukraine of July 13, 2012 No. 446/2012 "On directing the participation of Ukraine in the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan and in the UN Interim Force to ensure the security of peacekeeping personnel in Abyei (servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and members of the rank and file ). bodies of internal affairs) numbering up to 60 people";
As of November 2020, the Ukrainian peacekeeping contingent in South Sudan consisted of 3 military personnel.
7.Legal framework cooperation:
None.
8.Ukrainian community:
None.
9.Diplomatic mission:
The Republic of South Sudan belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Ethiopia.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of the Sudan
1.Recognition of Ukraine: April 25, 1992.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: June 4, 1992.
3.Political relations:
May 2012 - Visit of the Minister of Transport, Roads and Bridges of the Sudan to Kyiv.
July 2012 - Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sudan to Kyiv.
September 2012 - Visit of the Federal Minister of Science and Communications of the Sudan to Kyiv.
February 2013 - Visit of the Federal Minister of Transport, Roads and Bridges of the Sudan to Kyiv.
July 2018 - Ukrainian-Sudanese political consultations at the level of directors of relevant departments of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (Kyiv).
December 3, 2020 - a telephone conversation between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Sudan.
4.Trade, economic and investment cooperation:
The total volume of trade in goods and services between Ukraine and Sudan in 2021 amounted to USD 83.045 million.
Trade in goods: In 2021, trade in goods between Ukraine and Sudan amounted to USD 82.2 million. Exports – USD 73,040 million. Imports – USD 9,243 million. Positive balance of USD 63.797 million.
During 2021, the leading product groups in the structure of Ukrainian exports to Sudan were: fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (75.3% of total exports), cereals (20%), vegetables (0.7%).
Trade in services: During 2021, the Ukrainian-Sudanese volume of trade in services amounted to USD 845.1 thousand.
Ukrainian companies provided services to Sudan for USD 839 thousand, which is 73% of the figure for 2020.
5.Legal framework:
Agreement in the form of an exchange of notes on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the RS dated 04.06.1992.
6.Ukrainian community: According to unofficial data, about 150 Ukrainians live in Sudan.
7.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine: Sudan is the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Honorary Consulate of Ukraine operates in Khartoum. Honorary Consul - Musa Mohamed Saeed Maruf.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Tanzania
1.Date of the recognition of Ukraine’s Independence: April 14, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: July 08, 1992
3.Political relations:
There are no bilateral high-level organs. Ambassador of Ukraine to Tanzania with residence in Kenya is H.E. Mr. Andrii Pravednyk. The Embassy of Tanzania in Ukraine is located in Stockholm. There were no bilateral visits of high and highest levels between Ukraine and Tanzania.
On September 23, 2021 a telephone conversation was held between the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Senyk and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania Mbaruk Nassor Mbaruk.
4.Trade and Economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 61.859 million USD. Export of goods amounted to 47.150 million USD, which is 35.4% more than in 2020, import - 4.054 million USD, which is 20.5% less than in 2020. The positive balance for Ukraine is 43.096 million USD.
The main articles of Ukrainian export: grain crops (65.9%), fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin (18.7%), ferrous metals (8.5%), electric machines (1.8%).
The main articles of import from Tanzania: plastics, polymeric materials (43.5%), tobacco and industrial tobacco substitutes (16.3%), edible fruits and nuts (14.1%), coffee, tea (14.1%).
Bilateral trade in services for 2021 amounted to 10.655 million USD with a negative balance for Ukraine, which amounted to 8.503 million USD.
Exports of Ukrainian services were mainly carried out in categories related to travel (68.1%) and transport services (19.2%).
The basis of service imports from Tanzania was also travel-related services (80.8%).
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the latest data of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 105 citizens of Tanzania were studying in Ukraine.
6.Science and technical cooperation:
The Scientific and Technical cooperation between Ukraine and Tanzania is at an early stage of development. The promising areas of interaction are digitization of public services, aerospace researches and pharmaceutics, agritech and mining technologies.
7.Bilateral agreements:
The establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Ukraine and the United Republic of Tanzania by exchange of notes (July 8, 1992).
8.Ukrainian community:
8 citizens of Ukraine live in Tanzania.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine:
The United Republic of Tanzania belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Togolese Republic
1.Recognition of Ukraine: 10 November 1993.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: 1 September 1999.
3.Political relations:
There have been no higher-level contacts and high-level bilateral bodies.
4.Trade and Economic Cooperation:
In 2021 the volume of trade with goods and services between the countries was USD 35.303 million. Export of goods was USD 3.9 thousand, which was by 252.3% more than in 2020, import was USD 3.9 thousand, which was by 96.3% more than in 2020. The balance was positive for Ukraine by USD 35.3 million.
The main items of Ukrainian export: ferrous metals (52.6%); other ready textile products (21.5%); sugar and confectionary (11.2%); fats and animal or plant oils (5.3%).
The main items of import from Togo: edible fruits and nuts (99,9%).
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the information of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 7 nationals of Togo studied in Ukraine in 2021.
6.Legal basis:
Notes on establishing diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Togolese Republic (1 September 1999).
7.Ukrainian community:
On the permanent consular register of the Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria are three Ukrainians who permanently reside in Togo.
8.Diplomatic representation of Ukraine:
The Togolese Republic belongs to the zone of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Tunisian Republic
1.Recognition of Ukraine: December 25, 1991.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: June 24, 1992.
3.Political relations:
December 06-08, 1993 – Official Visit of the President of Ukraine to Tunisia.
February 28, 2017 - meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the 34th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
The last round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Tunisia took place on December 8, 2020 (via video conference).
Since 2008, the practice of interparliamentary cooperation between Ukraine and Tunisia has been in effect.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
The Republic of Tunisia is one of the most important trade and economic partners of Ukraine in Africa.
Ukrainian-Tunisian trade in 2021 amounted to 449.37 million US dollars, Ukrainian export - 407.35 million US dollars, import from Tunisia - 42.02 million US dollars.
The main articles of Ukrainian export to Tunisia are traditionally grain, ferrous metals, fats and oils, fertilizers, inorganic chemical products.
On April 16-17, 2019, the Third Meeting of the Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation, as well as the Ukrainian-Tunisian Business Forum, took place in Tunisia.
5.Legal framework:
Number of bilateral instruments in force – 18.
Key instruments: Agreement Between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the Tunisian Republic on Cooperation in the Sphere of Trade and Economy; Agreement Relating to Air Services; Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education; Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters.
A number of bilateral draft documents are under consideration of both sides.
6.Ukrainian community:
Since 2014, the Ukrainian Saturday School has been functioning with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Tunisia, attended by more than 40 children - citizens of Ukraine.
7.Cooperation in the sphere of education:
In 2021/2022 969 students from Tunisia studied in Ukraine, in 2022/2023– 574.
8.Diplomatic Mission of Ukraine:
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Tunisian Republic has been operating since September 1996.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Uganda
1.Date of the recognition of Ukraine’s Independence: February 13, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: September 7, 1994
3.Political relations:
There are no bilateral high-level organs. The Republic of Uganda belongs to the area of responsibility of the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya The Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Ukraine is currently not accredited.
On February 22, 2023, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with the President of Uganda Yoveri Museveni.
June 16, 2023 - visit to Ukraine of the Envoy for Special Duties at the Office of the President, former Prime Minister of Uganda Ruhakana Rugunda to Ukraine within the African States high-level delegation (so-called "African peace initiative").
4.Trade and Economic cooperation:
In 2021, the volume of trade in goods and services between the countries amounted to 24.266 million USD. Export of goods amounted to 15.406 million USD, which is 587.7% more than in 2020, import - 7.475 million USD, which is 125.2% more than in 2020. The positive balance for Ukraine is 7.931 million USD.
The main articles of Ukrainian export: grain crops (70.3%), boilers and machines (17.4%), sugar and confectionery (5.4%), alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, vinegar (2.2%), means of land transportation transport except railway (1%).
The main articles of import from Uganda: coffee and tea (60.1%), boilers and machines (18.2%), tobacco and industrial tobacco substitutes (13.3%), aircraft (4.7%).
In 2021, the volume of trade in services amounted to 1 million 385 thousand USD. Export of services from Ukraine to Uganda amounted to 952 thousand USD (763.6% from the same period in 2020), and travel-related services amounting to 37,000 USD accounted for only 3.9% of total exports. Import of services from Uganda to Ukraine amounted to 433 thousand USD. The main item of export-import of services between Ukraine and Uganda was "repair and maintenance services not classified in other categories".
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the latest data of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 27 citizens of Uganda were studying in Ukraine.
6.Science and technical cooperation:
The Scientific and Technical cooperation between Ukraine and Uganda is at an early stage of development.
7.Bilateral agreements:
1. Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Uganda (September 7, 1994).
2. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Uganda in the field of military cooperation (February 18, 1995).
8.Ukrainian community:
There is no information regarding the citizens of Ukraine living in Uganda.
9.Diplomatic mission: the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Kenya
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates
1. Recognition of Ukraine: January 2, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: October 15, 1992.
3. Political dialogue:
2003, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2021 - official/working visits of the Presidents of Ukraine to the UAE.
2004, 2009, 2012 and 2020 - official/working visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to the UAE.
May 18-19, 2011 - official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah Al Nahyan to Ukraine.
April 13, 2020 - telephone conversation between the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Mohammed Al Nahyan.
04.03.2022, 30.03.2022, 18.05.2022, 17.10.2022 and 19.01.2023 – telephone conversations between Presidents of Ukraine and the UAE.
April 2020, July 2021, March 2022, August 2022 - telephone conversations between Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the UAE.
22.09.2022 – meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the UAE during UN General Assembly.
06-09.03.2023 - visit of the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and the First Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko to the UAE.
10.06.2023 - visit of the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam Almheiri to Ukraine.
4. Interparliamentary cooperation:
The Interparliamentary Relations Groups with the UAE has been formed in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as well as the Interparliamentary Relations Groups with Ukraine has been formed in the Federal National Council of the UAE.
On March 10, 2021, the first online meeting of the Interparliamentary Relations Groups of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the UAE Federal National Council took place.
11.03.2023 - meeting of the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Kornienko with the Chairman of the Federal National Council of the UAE Saqr Ghobash within the framework of the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Manama, Bahrain).
5. Legal framework:
Ukraine and the UAE have concluded 36 bilateral documents, including 13 intergovernmental agreements, as well as 23 interdepartmental agreements and memoranda.
6. Trade and economic cooperation between Ukraine with the UAE:
The total volume of trade in goods between Ukraine and the UAE in 2021 amounted to USD 616,2 million. The export of goods from Ukraine to the UAE amounted to USD 530,8 million (+20.9% compared to 2020). Import of goods from the UAE to Ukraine amounted to USD 85,4 million (+40.1%). The positive balance of trade for Ukraine amounted to USD 445,3 million.
7. Association of Ukrainians:
Approximately 25 000 Ukrainians live on the territory of the UAE. In 2016, the Ukrainian weekend school "Sofia" was opened in Dubai and in 2019 the school "Divosvit" was opened in Abu Dhabi.
The non-government organization "Ukrainian Women's Initiative" is also active in the UAE.
8. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine in the UAE: Embassy of Ukraine in the United Arab Emirates.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and The Republic of Yemen
1. Recognition of Ukraine: April 21, 1992.
2. Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 21, 1992.
3. Political relations:
November 2017 - telephone conversation between the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen.
September 2018 – meeting between the President of Ukraine and the President of the Republic of Yemen on the sidelines of the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York.
June 2021 - telephone conversation between the First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Under-Secretary for Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen.
March 2023 – meeting of the Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh with the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Othman Mujalli on the sidelines of the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (March 5-9, 2023, Doha).
4. Trade and economic cooperation:
The trade turnover of goods between Ukraine and the Republic of Yemen in 2021 amounted to USD 246,51 million. Ukrainian exports totaled USD 243,9 million (+41,3% compared to 2020), import — USD 2,61 million (+1107,4%). The positive balance for our state amounted to USD 241,3 million.
5. Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
Ukraine and Yemen actively cooperate in the field of education. 242 Yemeni students studies in Ukrainian universities in 2019.
By the Presidential Decree of November 22, 2018, Ukraine provided humanitarian aid to Yemen in the amount of UAH 10 million.
As part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the humanitarian cargo – 30,000 tons of wheat – delivered to the Republic of Yemen.
6. Bilateral agreements:
Ukraine and Yemen signed two bilateral documents – Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations and Intergovernmental Agreement on reciprocal promotion and protection of investments.
7. Ukrainian community:
According to estimates, about 500 citizens of Ukraine live in the Republic of Yemen, most of them resides in the cities of Aden and Sanaa.
8. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Zambia
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: December 30, 1991.
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 22, 1993.
3.Political relations:
August 2022 - telephone conversation took place between the President of Ukraine V. Zelenskyy and the President of the Republic of Zambia H.Hichilema.
October 2022 - meeting between the First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine O. Kornienko and the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Zambia, N. Muti (on the sidelines of the 145th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (Kigali, Rwanda).
June 16, 2023 - the visit of the President of Zambia H.Hichilema to Ukraine within the African States high-level delegation (so-called "African peace initiative").
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 630.2 thousand USD and decreased by 35.1% compared to the same period of 2020. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to Zambia amounted to 511.5 thousand USD (increase by 5.1 times), and the import of goods from Zambia to Ukraine amounted to 339.9 thousand USD (decrease by 36.3%). The positive balance for Ukraine amounted to 171.6 thousand USD.
44.7% of exports are represented by Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof - 228.7 thousand USD (in 2020, the products were not exported) and by 32.6% pharmaceutical products - 166.8 thousand USD (in 2020, the products were not exported), and 95% of imports are represented by tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes - 323.0 thousand USD (decrease by 35.3%).
Export of services in 2021 amounted to 527.3 thousand USD (growth by 28.7%), data on imports are not made public in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine "On State Statistics" regarding the confidentiality of statistical information.
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 107 students from Zambia studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none.
7.Legal framework: protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations of April 22, 1993.
8.Ukrainian community: about 70 Ukrainian citizens live in Zambia. The community consists mainly of doctors, as well as women who are married to Zambians. There are no public associations and organizations of ethnic Ukrainians in the country.
9. Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.
Bilateral relations between Ukraine and the Republic of Zimbabwe
1.Recognition of Ukraine's independence: March 9, 1992
2.Establishment of diplomatic relations: April 25, 1992
3.Political relations: there are no contacts at the highest level.
There is a practice of protocol correspondence.
4.Trade and economic cooperation:
According to the results of 2021, the volume of bilateral trade in goods amounted to 2.58 million USD and decreased by 13.6% compared to the same period of 2020. At the same time, the export of goods from Ukraine to Zimbabwe amounted to 32.5 thousand USD (decrease by 29.4 times), and the import of goods from Zimbabwe to Ukraine amounted to 2.55 million dollars. USA (increase by 26.4%). The negative balance for Ukraine during this period amounted to 2.51 million USD.
Exports are represented by products of the milling industry - 21.7 thousand USD (decrease by 39.9%), electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof - 7.4 thousand USD (no exports in 2020) and machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers; parts thereof - 3.4 thousand USD (decrease by 2.4 times). Imports are mainly represented by tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes - 1.74 million USD (decrease by 5.4%) and edible fruit and nuts – 758.7 thousand USD (increase by 5.5 times).
Export of services (mainly related to travel) in 2021 amounted to 813.1 thousand USD (decrease by 1.8%), import - 92.4 thousand USD.
There is no investment cooperation.
5.Cultural and humanitarian cooperation:
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as of January 25, 2022, 243 students from Zimbabwe studied in higher educational institutions of Ukraine.
6.Scientific and technical cooperation: none
7.Legal framework:
Joint Protocol signed by the Permanent Representatives of both countries to the United Nations in New York on April 25, 1992.
8.Ukrainian community:
About 30 Ukrainian citizens live in Zimbabwe. There are no public associations and organizations of ethnic Ukrainians in the country.
9.Diplomatic mission of Ukraine: Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa.