Saturday, November 22, 2008

President recieves letters of solidarity on the occasion of Holodomor 75th anniversary

On the occasion of observation of the 75th anniversary of the Great Famine President Victor Yushchenko received letters from President George Bush and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. In their letters the two stressed solidarity with Ukrainian nation in commemoration of the Great Famine.

Beside from President Bush and Patriarch Bartholomew I President Yushchenko received addresses from leaders of many countries: Presidents of Ireland, Lebanon, Paraguay, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Vice-President of Argentina, Prime Minister of Spain, Foreign Minister of Austria, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of Great Britain David Miliband.