03 July 2011, 08:00
To the Naval Forces of Ukraine
Please accept my sincere greetings on your occupational holiday the Navy Day of Ukraine.
We will always remember the days and nights of valour when navy mariners together with the ordinary citizens stood against the enemy that was confident in its victory. They held out and they won. Celebrating this holiday, we should properly respect the traditions and shape a new reality with dignity possessed by our predecessors. It guarantees that the naval shield will be strong and powerful despite all the problems and difficulties.
I sincerely wish you success and new achievements, peace, family happiness, well-being and prosperity.
Volodymyr LYTVYN