New UK foreign secretary's first call was with Ukrainian foreign minister

Ulyana Krychkovska — 6 September, 09:26
New UK foreign secretary's first call was with Ukrainian foreign minister
Andrii Sybiha. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

The first conversation held by the new UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Sybiha said on the evening of 5 September he had had a "warm and meaningful" conversation with Cooper "just a few hours" after her appointment as the new UK foreign secretary.

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Quote from Sybiha: "I truly appreciate my counterpart’s first call to Ukraine – we take it as a sign of respect and priority in sustaining the UK’s unwavering support."

Details: Sybiha thanked Cooper for "her genuine personal solidarity with Ukraine in her prior roles, as well as the United Kingdom’s commitment and leadership".

Quote from Sybiha: "Together, we are defending our shared values of freedom, independence, and humanity. I look forward to working together to advance our excellent strategic partnership and strengthen all of Europe."

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