Poroshenko, UWC leaders discuss further actions to defend Ukraine's interests worldwide
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko met with the leadership of the Ukrainian World Congress - UWC President Eugene Czolij and Secretary General Stefan Romaniw and Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Paul Grod.
"It's good that we extremely effectively coordinate our efforts in various areas," the press service of the Ukrainian president quoted Poroshenko as saying.
He added that this was especially true in terms of volunteer assistance to military, including in the provision of technical equipment to the Ukrainian army.
The head of state noted the need to counter Russian propaganda and to provide objective information about the events in Ukraine.
"Presenting the truth to the public throughout the world is an extremely important mission not only for the Ukrainian president, the Foreign Ministry, the government, the Ukrainian public organizations, but also for the diaspora, whose opinion is now playing an important role," Poroshenko said.
The president once again stressed the importance of the powerful armed forces for Ukraine's protection, the unity and solidarity of the Ukrainian people within the country and worldwide as well as a common position in the support of the country by global partners. "Every day we have to prove it and work on it," the president said.
Poroshenko positively assessed the results of the G7 summit in support of Ukraine.
The president urged the UWC to step up its efforts aimed at defending the interests of Ukraine in terms of its EU membership prospect, to deliver the information about the reforms, to fight against the Russian propaganda and to help the ratification of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union. The president noted that this process is not a mere formality, but an important "political process that demonstrates the recognition of Ukraine's European aspirations."
The head of state stressed the importance of simplifying the visa regime for Ukrainian citizens, not only with the EU countries, but with Canada, Australia, and Japan.
In turn, Czolij said that the UWC opened its mission in Ukraine for better coordination. A council which includes representatives of the Ukrainian Diaspora in 48 countries has been set up.