Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that he presented credentials to six new diplomatic representatives, making Heorhiy Filatov Ukraine's new Consul General in Istanbul. Sybiha said he presented consular credentials to six newly appointed consuls general at an official ceremony.
As part of the official appointments, Heorhiy Filatov was appointed to the post of Consul General in Istanbul, which closely concerns Ukrainian citizens in Turkiye and bilateral ties. Sybiha noted that the new appointments, along with those in Shanghai, Dusseldorf, Barcelona, Naples and Hamburg, are part of Ukraine's strategy to strengthen its diplomatic network.
PROTECTION OF CITIZENS AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION ARE PRIORITY GOALS
Emphasizing that there is a large Ukrainian population in the regions where the new consuls general will serve, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressed that protecting the rights and interests of citizens abroad is an absolute priority.
Outlining the roadmap for the diplomats in the new term, Sybiha called for actively developing trade and economic cooperation, increasing direct interregional contacts and strengthening Ukraine's cultural presence, stating:
"I believe the new heads of our consular missions will work actively, result-oriented and with utmost attention to people's needs. I wished my colleagues success in their work and expressed hope they will adequately represent the interests of Ukraine and Ukrainians abroad."