Kyiv, 1 September 2022 (TDI): Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Jeppe Kofod met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Kyiv.
Jeppe Kofod tweeted that, “Happy to be back in beautiful Kyiv to underline Denmark’s unwavering support to the Ukrainian people.”
Happy to be back in beautiful #Kyiv to underline Denmark’s unwavering support to the Ukrainian people 🇩🇰🇺🇦 We have provided more than € 400 million in military support so far – and more will come. We are in this for the long haul. Slava Ukraini! #dkpol pic.twitter.com/iw441aCMWm
— Jeppe Kofod (@JeppeKofod) September 1, 2022
Remarks by the President of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised and stressed the renewal of the work of the Danish Embassy in Kyiv. He said, “It is important that the cooperation between our countries is really dynamic and fruitful.”
The Ukrainian President stressed that Ukraine needs maximum defense assistance from the world. He also mentioned, “I know that Denmark has already done a lot in this matter and continues to do so.”
He further emphasized that Ukraine values Denmark’s proactive stance on EU sanctions on Russia and looks forward to Copenhagen continuing its proactive role in applying pressure through sanctions.
The President also noted that the Denmark government had sent construction equipment to help to restore the liberation of Ukrainian cities. Further, Volodymyr Zelenskyy also hoped that Denmark would support Ukraine’s path to EU membership.
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Remarks by Foreign Minister of Denmark
The Foreign Minister of Denmark, Jeppe Kofod, shared that he had an inspiring meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also appreciated President’s leadership in Ukraine in these difficult circumstances.
Inspiring meeting w/ Ukrainian president @ZelenskyyUa. Your leadership has animated action and resolve – in #Ukraine & abroad. Humbled to receive Ukrainian Order of Merit. Will keep working tirelessly for a free & prosperous future for Ukraine to return the honour 🇺🇦🇩🇰 #dkpol pic.twitter.com/cRSKZqy54A
— Jeppe Kofod (@JeppeKofod) September 1, 2022
Further, the Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for receiving the Ukrainian Order of Merit.
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