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Zelenskyy seeks Sri Lanka’s support to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine

25 Mar, 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sought Sri Lanka’s support to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine.

He made the appeal when he?received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Guatemala to Ukraine (also accredited to Ukraine).

The President congratulated them on the beginning of their diplomatic missions in Ukraine and expressed hope for the activation of cooperation between the countries.

During his conversation with the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, the President noted that Ukraine is holding constructive negotiations with the United States and is ready to do everything possible to achieve peace as soon as possible. Our country has proposed steps that would lay the necessary foundation for further negotiations and expects support for this position from other states.

“We would be grateful to Sri Lanka for more active support in ensuring a just and lasting peace in Ukraine based on the UN Charter and international law,” emphasized Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President also mentioned that Ukraine is interested in developing bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, education, food security, and medical rehabilitation.

The Ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Guatemala expressed that their peoples sincerely wish for peace for Ukraine. (Odessa-journal)

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