MFA continues to fulfill functions to ensure realization of state policy in foreign relations

posted 24 February 2014 09:40

On February 23, 2014, the Verhovna Rada of Ukraine approved a resolution on dismissal of L. Kozhara from the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

In this connection, pursuant to Ukraine’s legislation and commissions of the acting President of Ukraine, VR Speaker of Ukraine O. Turchynov, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine continues fulfillment of the duties directed to realization of the state policy in foreign relations of Ukraine, including maintaining diplomatic relations of Ukraine with the foreign states and ensuring presence of Ukraine at the international organizations.

The MFA and foreign diplomatic institutions of Ukraine prolong fulfillment of tasks defending interests of Ukraine in foreign relations, protecting the rights and freedoms of Ukraine’s citizens abroad.