First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga received copies of credentials from Ambassador of Thailand to Ukraine Urasa Mongkolnawin and newly appointed Ambassador of Australia to Ukraine Paul Lehmann. The parties also discussed support for Ukraine, sanctions pressure on Russia, etc. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to UNN.
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According to the ministry, on April 22, Andriy Sybiga accepted copies of credentials from Thai Ambassador to Ukraine Urasa Mongkolnawin and Australian Ambassador to Ukraine Paul Lehmann.
In a conversation with Mongkolnawin Sibiga, he expressed gratitude to Thailand for supporting our country in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression, as well as for the humanitarian assistance provided to Ukraine by the Thai government.
"During the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of strengthening and intensifying bilateral relations, primarily in the political and economic spheres. Andriy Sybiga expressed gratitude for Thailand's participation in the meetings of national security advisers on the implementation of the Peace Formula, and also emphasized the outstanding importance of the Global Peace Summit for the establishment of a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine," the statement said.
Sibiga also congratulated Ambassador Paul Lehmann on the start of his diplomatic mission and thanked him for Australia's comprehensive assistance to Ukraine, as well as the sanctions pressure on the aggressor state.
The Deputy Minister expressed gratitude for Australia's recent decision to join the Drone Coalition, as well as the two-year extension of the tariff-free regime for products manufactured in Ukraine until July 3, 2026.
"The parties discussed Australia's continued support for Ukraine, in particular the urgent need for air defense systems, weapons, ammunition and armored vehicles.
The importance of Australia's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland was emphasized. The interlocutors also discussed a number of issues of the bilateral agenda, in particular in the context of deepening political and security dialogue and trade and economic cooperation. Ambassador Paul Lehmann expressed support for the Ukrainian people and reaffirmed Australia's intention to continue to provide comprehensive assistance to Ukraine amid Russia's full-scale aggression," the ministry's press service said.
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