05 July 2009, 08:00
Volodymyr Lytvyn, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has greeted Veterans and Navy Servants on the Occasion of the Navy of Ukraine Day
Greetings of the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
on the Occasion of the Navy of Ukraine Day
Sincere congratulations for the mariners, cadets, warrant officers and sergeants, officers and admirals, veterans and Navy servants on the occasion of the Navy of Ukraine Day
This holiday is full of the senses of deep honour and respect to the followers of the navy traditions in Ukraine that are preserved in Ukraine from the Cossacks times to the Victory in the Great patriotic War and nowadays. It is holiday of brave, courageous, strong-willed people who have devoted their lives to one of the most complicated and important military professions: to defend marine border of Motherland, defend peaceful life and wealth of the state.
Today, navy of Ukraine continue work on the strengthening if the national interests, guarantee safety and defensive capacity of the state. Purposefulness, insistence, responsibility of the mariners help them overcome all the challenges and complete their military duties with dignity.
Effective use of the possibilities of the modern technologies and equipment, military complexes, oath loyalty and Ukrainian military traditions are the guaranty of the successful implementation of the marine policy of the country.
In this happy day wish you sincerely peace wealth and health.
Clean fairways for you and seven feet under keel!
Volodymyr LYTVYN