Ukraine Reopens Consulate in Presov

Presov/Bratislava, 5 December (TASR) – Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanar (Smer-SD) and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha opened the Consulate General of Ukraine in Presov on Friday and unveiled its official plaque. "We are opening this Consulate General in a difficult situation, as Russian aggression against Ukraine continues, and what we are doing – our defence – we are doing for our common European home, not only for ourselves. The Ukrainian nation is defending shared European values. This is also recognition of Slovakia's role, the role of your country. From the very first moment you have stood with us during the brutal Russian aggression against Ukraine. You opened your homes and your hearts to our people. We appreciate it greatly, and it is truly an invaluable contribution," Sybiha said. "Today around 40,000 Ukrainian citizens live in the Presov Region, which is a large number. For Ukraine, one of the priorities is to secure the rights of our compatriots, provide them with necessary services, make their lives easier, and be closer to them. It also represents a new point of cooperation between our two countries," Sybiha added. mf