Congratulation of Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman on the Day of the National Flag of Ukraine
Dear Ukrainian citizens!
For Ukrainians the
blue and yellow ensign means
much more than just a national
symbol. Our ancestors went under this flag
to fight for a freedom and justice,
for a decent life and honor,
for a free and independent Ukraine. It is
a flag of Grand Princes and
Cossack forces, the Ukrainian revolution
at the beginning
of the ХХ century and clandestine
forces, dissidents and democratic movements. The ensign that embodies
the essence of the historical
progress of Ukrainians as well
as development of a State a modern
political nation.
In these latter
days the Ukrainian flag is an ensign
of a young state that has
chosen the European democratic path of development.
It is a sign
of a friendly and wise nation
that unceasingly changes the country
every day. This is the
sacred place of courageous and
heroic people who protect our
national homeland in the East.
The blue and yellow colors
of the flag
represent our state in the
international arena. It is a symbol
not only of the victories
of past centuries,
but also of the forerunner
of the future,
which is seen in the
smiling faces of our children,
who hold national flags at all solemn
occasions.
I believe that
soon the blue and yellow
flag will be associated all
over the world with a successful
and prosperous country and with
citizens who have not only
achieved the freedom but also
realized their own potential and
built the new country!
Glory to Ukraine!
Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr GROYSMAN