22 December 2014, 17:15
To the diplomats,
employees of diplomatic missions,
embassies and consulates of Ukraine
Dear diplomats!
Let me congratulate you on your professional holiday – the Day of Employees of Diplomatic Service of Ukraine, and express gratitude to you for your activity aimed to protect and advocate Ukraine’s interests in the world.
Ukraine forms new foreign policy under complicated conditions connected with threats to its national interests, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as with military and economic aggression. The state cannot withstand challenges that are new to it on its own. That is why work of our diplomats, directed at achieving efficient interaction with other states in order to settle Ukraine’s problems, is invaluable.
Democratic world supports free European choice of Ukrainian people, and today Ukraine feels sincere readiness of European countries and the world to assist us in overcoming crisis and in processes connected with reforming economy and the system of governance in the state.
Ukraine is gaining ground as an independent player and future participant of a big European family. In this context, contribution of national diplomacy to strengthening Ukraine’s positions as an authoritative member of international community is extremely important.
I wish you success in your responsible service, as well as peace, welfare, well-being and harmony to your families and friends.
Volodymyr GROYSMAN