Foreign Office Minister congratulates Ukraine on its Independence Day
On 24 August Ukraine celebrates its independence day, 25 years after it declared independence from the former USSR.
皇冠体育app Minister for Europe and the Americas, the Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP, congratulates the Ukrainian people on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine鈥檚 independence.
Sir Alan Duncan said:
皇冠体育app UK was the first EU country to recognise Ukraine, and we remain a staunch supporter of Ukraine鈥檚 sovereignty and territorial integrity. 皇冠体育app Ukrainian people were united in their bid for independence 25 years ago, and we support Ukraine鈥檚 right to pursue her own prosperous and peaceful future. 皇冠体育app relationship between our two countries has never been stronger, and we continue to work closely with the Ukrainian government in support of its reform agenda. On behalf of Her Majesty鈥檚 Government I am delighted to send my congratulations to the Ukrainian people as they mark this momentous anniversary.
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