In Dnipro, First Lady Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting of heads of foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine entitled “Military Diplomacy: Resilience, Weapons, Victory.” This is stated in a statement on the website of the President's Office, UNN reports .
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During her speech, the President's wife paid special attention to joint projects with diplomatic missions. In particular, she spoke about the regional summit of the School Feeding Coalition, which Ukraine will host for the first time this year in November.
“We can already share our unique experience in implementing school nutrition reform in the context of the country's defense, and at the same time, our task is to find donors for further modernization of canteens. You are a bridge to these international contacts and acquaintances we need, you are advocates of the reform in your countries of residence,” Olena Zelenska said.
She also thanked the diplomats for their cooperation in opening more than 200 Ukrainian bookshelves, launching nearly 90 audio guides in Ukrainian, and launching the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies in Washington.
“Ukrainian studios are exactly what is needed to introduce the real Ukraine to the world in a centralized and professional manner,” the First Lady emphasized.
The President's wife also thanked the diplomatic missions for their assistance to the humanitarian projects of the Olena Zelenska Foundation in attracting foreign donors to rebuild hospitals and school bomb shelters, purchase gadgets for distance education, build new housing for large foster families, and equip “Superhero Schools.
Olena Zelenska emphasized the importance of diplomatic work in organizing the First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit, which will be held in Kyiv for the fourth time this year. She expressed hope that the new event would be even more effective than the previous one, as it was dedicated to the safety of children.
“The battle for hearts and souls is no less important today than the battle for territory. We continue to prove to the world that to be with Ukraine is to be on the bright side. I am grateful to the Ukrainian diplomatic missions that are doing this,” the First Lady summarized.