“At the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of Ukraine-Poland-Lithuania, there are discussed and proposed algorithms for providing information, energy and economic security both for the region and for the entire free world,” – Andriy Parubiy
While in Lithuania with his working visit, the Chairman appeared before the Lithuanian Seimas at its plenary sitting.
The Chairman called it to be symbolic that his speech came immediately after the Parliament of Lithuania demonstrated its support to Ukraine for the umpteenth time. "It is very symbolic and typical that Lithuania is one of the first to give its voice in support of Ukraine," he said.
A.Parubiy reminded that this year Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland would see the centenary of revival of the states, and noted that during those hundred years Ukraine has felt the same support of Lithuania at each historical stage.
The Chairman underlined that Lithuania has always been an example in the liberation struggle for independence.
On behalf of Ukraine and all Ukrainians the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament expressed profound gratitude to the Lithuanians "for the firm and reliable support we have experienced for all those hundred years and feel during the last five years of our struggle".
“The resolution that we have adopted today reminds us that the struggle goes on, the enemy is the same, and we have to continue the fight for our independence. Ukrainians are waging this war today with arms in hands, defending their independence. Every day our frontline soldiers stand on the defensive, risking their lives. We hear about deaths of our guys and all the fights that go across the line of delimitation, the fights against one of the most powerful armies of the world and indeed the most powerful army on the continent. Nevertheless, I am proud to say – Ukrainian soldiers do firmly stand today on their positions, rebuffing strongly all attacks and provocations," said the Chairman of the Parliament.
A.Parubiy pointed out that the Ukraine-Poland-Lithuania Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, with its wide and comprehensive discussions over algorithms of ensuring information, energy and economic security, is intended to provide security for "both our countries and the whole free world".
"And we have not failed to demonstrate our position, not only as individual states, but also as the united standpoint of the entire region, the space of freedom for the countries that border the Russian Federation, the countries which are today the "shield of Europe", protecting the free world from Putin Russia’s aggression every day,” he stressed and added: “This is our strength and that is the key to our victory".
A.Parubiy clued up the audience upon his recent trip to the Donbas with Rasa Jukneviciene. While there, she said the great words that ended with: "I do not want to revive our states, our independence once again. We will not allow anyone else to conquer our countries. We are no longer allowed to defeat, so that our children were again forced to fight for independence".
“Our struggle is merely our responsibility before our forefathers who fought and sacrificed their lives for their countries. I am sure that our solidarity, the spirit of fraternity between our nations, the global solidarity and the sympathy of the whole free world will assure our victory and success,” proclaimed the Ukrainian Parliament’s Chair.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada wished those present freedom, independence and being strong in spirit. "I want to thank you for all the support that we have received and are receiving today. Glory to Ukraine, Glory to Lithuania!" emphasized A.Parubiy.