Gov. Gen. Julie Payette concluded her visit to Ukraine with a meeting on Thursday with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko who thanked Canada for its “firm position of support for our country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence from the very first minutes of the Russian aggression.”
During a joint press conference at the Potocki Palace in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, Payette underlined the ties that bind the two nations.
“We were proud to be the first Western nation to recognize Ukraine’s independence in 1991,” Payette said.
“At the heart of our relationship are the 1.3 million individuals who comprise the vibrant Ukrainian-Canadian …read more
Source: Radio Canada International
