The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko during a working visit to the United States received the award «international statesman» of the Council on world Affairs Philadelphia (PA).
Petro Poroshenko in Philadelphia. Photo: Рresident.gov.ua
This was announced by the official Internet representation of the President of Ukraine.
«Deeply touched and honored to receive this award. I think it’s a recognition of our common efforts. I think it’s a recognition of the progress we have achieved as a nation. I think it’s a symbol of the unity and solidarity of the American people with Ukraine,» — said Poroshenko.
In addition, on 20 February, the Ukrainian head of state attended the memorial service for the Heavenly Hundred Heroes in the Church. Andrew in new Jersey.
«It was very touching, and I appreciate that the Ukrainian community in the USA and our American friends share our sorrow and pain and hope and the desire to achieve the goals for which they were given life,» — said Petro Poroshenko.
The head of Ukraine quoted the words of Abraham Lincoln: «We must do everything to… those who gave their lives so we could live free, not die in vain».
«The Kremlin does not leave attempts to create a Soviet Union 2.0, and ways of achieving this goal — such as, what were the Communist rulers. We don’t miss your chance to have a positive impact on the world processes and to ensure a better future for future generations. Our mission is to achieve sustainable peace by promoting freedom and democracy. So what do you do in the United States, as we do in Ukraine, and so we do together in the world», — said Poroshenko.
