Published September 28,2023
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The Ukrainian Embassy in Türkiye marked the nation’s thirty second Independence Day on Thursday with a reception within the capital, Ankara.
“The struggle remains to be happening. Russia nonetheless occupies our lands and commits atrocities in opposition to our individuals. Heavy clashes proceed on the frontlines, rockets and drones hit civilian targets every single day.
“We are doing everything possible and impossible to ensure that the victory flag will fly over all territories of Ukraine!” mentioned Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar.
“Türkiye’s powerful voice is heard in the UN, NATO, Crimean Platform and many other international fora,” he mentioned as he hailed Türkiye’s contributions to Ukraine’s combat in opposition to Russia.
He added that Ukraine and Türkiye are good buddies and strategic companions.
“We are close neighbors who share common priorities and interests. We develop trade, implement joint projects, and look to the future together,” he mentioned.
Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat mentioned Ankara additionally celebrates the friendship and solidarity between Türkiye and Ukraine.
“Since 1991, when Ukraine gained its independence, relations between our countries have strengthened day by day, and today our political relations are at a very good level,” he mentioned.
Relations, which have gained momentum in multi-dimensional facets, particularly in politics, tradition and training, are additionally getting stronger within the financial subject daily, he mentioned.
“We are determined to maintain these strong relations under all circumstances. We are ready both to meet the needs of Ukraine and contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine’s destroyed infrastructure and superstructure,” he added.
The Ukrainian parliament declared the nation’s independence from the Soviet Union on Aug. 24, 1991.
Türkiye acknowledged Ukraine’s independence in 1991, and relations gained the standing of strategic partnership in 2011.
Ankara ceaselessly voices assist for Ukrainian territorial integrity and sovereignty, and it doesn’t acknowledge the unlawful annexation of Crimea.
Source: www.anews.com.tr