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July 2 () –
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky announced this Friday Ukraine’s intention to increase its foreign policy ties with Latin American countries to represent the interests of his country “around the world.”
“We are increasing Ukraine’s foreign policy ties with Latin America. I have held talks with the leaders of Argentina and Chile. Ukraine’s interests will be represented throughout the world,” the Ukrainian president said in his daily message to the population of Ukraine.
Specifically, Zelenski has discussed with the president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, the possibility of involving Chilean specialists in demining territories.
“Distance is not an obstacle for friendly countries. Delighted to establish contact with the newly elected president of Chile
Gabriel Boric. Thank you for the support at the UN (…). We have discussed the possibility of involving Chilean specialists in demining territories,” the Ukrainian president detailed on his Twitter account.
For his part, Boric has expressed his solidarity with Ukraine and has been willing to support the condemnation of the Russian invasion in international organizations such as the United Nations.
“The 18 dead today in Odesa due to a Russian attack are unacceptable,” the Chilean president added on Twitter.
Zelenski, in turn, has spoken with the Argentine president, Alberto Fernández, whom he has also thanked for the humanitarian aid and the condemnation of “Russian aggression”, as well as the support for the suspension of Russian membership in the Human Rights Council. UN Humans.
“I have had a telephone conversation with Volodimir Zelenski, in which I have expressed my support for all negotiations that allow hostilities to cease and definitive peace to be achieved. Latin America rejects the use of force and promotes dialogue to resolve conflicts “Fernández responded after the call with the Ukrainian president.
On the other hand, the president of Ukraine thanked the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, for expressing “clear support” for his country during his speech this Friday in the Ukrainian Parliament.
“We will not waste time. I believe that Ukraine will be able to win the membership as vigorously as we won the candidacy (of the European Union),” he added.
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