On June 27, 2024 the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mr. Yevhen Perebyinis paid a working visit to the Principality of Liechtenstein, where he took part in the opening of the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Vaduz. 

In his speech during the opening ceremony, the Deputy Minister congratulated Honorary Consul Mr. David Karl Jandrasits on joining the diplomatic team of Ukraine and invited to continue active work aimed at bringing Ukraine's victory closer.

He expressed his gratitude to all those who have been working for Ukraine with great dedication since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of our country. "Special thanks to everyone in Liechtenstein who shared my country's pain and opened their doors and hearts to my compatriots. Liechtenstein's clear position regarding the Russian war against Ukraine, as well as the Principality's active bilateral and multilateral engagements in ensuring international justice, only strengthened our ties," Yevhen Perebyinis noted.

The opening ceremony was honoured by a special guest - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sports of the Principality of Liechtenstein Mrs. Dominique Hasler. She congratulated the opening of the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine and wished Ukraine the victory as soon as possible.

"Ukraine and Liechtenstein share common values and views. The opening of the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine is a historically significant event and a symbolic step for strengthening cooperation between our countries," Dominique Hasler emphasized.

In a separate meeting with Liechtenstein’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Yevhen Perebyinis expressed his gratitude to Liechtenstein for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and called for the Principality's further support of Ukrainian initiatives in the fight against the aggressor. In addition, both sides discussed the prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, as well as interaction within the framework of international organizations.

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