We need second Peace Summit this year: Zelenskyy introduces new FM Sybiha

The Presidential Office's press service reports

Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented Andrii Sybiha to the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

‘I would like to thank each and every one of you who is really working to protect our state and people. It is very valuable that Ukraine can rely on professional Ukrainian diplomats in the most difficult time in its history, and this is part of our defense - your work,’ the president said in a statement.

Zelenskyy also named the main task for diplomats.

‘This year we need a second Peace Summit. This means maximum involvement of the world in the implementation of the Peace Formula. And the maximum strengthening of our positions to make a fair process of restoring peace a reality. I am confident that Ukraine is able to do this work — to win this war and ensure peace,’ the President said.

• On September 4, Dmytro Kuleba submitted his resignation as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.