Thank you, Mr. President, First of all, I would like to thank the Danish Presidency for convening this meeting and the Foreign Minister of Denmark for presiding it. I thank United Nations Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and United Nations Under-Secretary-General Fletcher for their factual briefings. I begin by wishing a Happy Independence Day to the brave Ukrainian people! You are an ancient nation with your own rich language and culture dating back many centuries to the traditions of the…
Thank you, Mr. President, First of all, I would like to thank the Danish Presidency for convening this meeting and the Foreign Minister of Denmark for presiding it. I thank United Nations Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and United Nations Under-Secretary-General Fletcher for their factual briefings. I begin by wishing a Happy Independence Day to the brave Ukrainian people! You are an ancient nation with your own rich language and culture dating back many centuries to the traditions of the Kyivan Rus. And we know you will celebrate your independence proudly for many centuries to come. Today, Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence are recognised by every country in the world. Except one. Twelve years and six…
