To the Personnel, Officials and Veterans
of the Security Service of Ukraine
Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the occupational holiday.
The Ukrainian security service was formed under the complicated conditions. In order to proclaim Ukraine as an independent democratic legal state a lot of efforts were needed. Due to the activity of the security service of Ukraine, the declarative constitutional principles were implemented into life.
Today Ukrainian security service faces not less complicated tasks and challenges than 18 years ago. Our citizens expect the security service to win not words contests but win the hearts of our residents by the determined, efficient fighting against terrorism and organized crime, protection of the sovereignty of nation-state, constitutional order, scientific and technical strength of the state.
It is a special mission, that forms the content and purpose of your work, demands deep proficient knowledge, personal courage, total self-devotion and service to your Motherland and people. The biggest achievement of your service are obvious, first of all it is peaceful sky and public order.
I am sure your activity will still be based on the continuance of the best traditions and enriching your knowledge, legitimacy and unimpeachable reputation of each official.
I am convinced that self-sacrificing work and powerful potential of the security service officers will secure protection of the interests of Ukraine and improvement of its international authority.
Sincerely wish you peace, welfare, wellbeing, courage, determination and good luck in your noble service to Ukraine
Volodymyr LYTVYN