Ukraine ambassador thanks Singapore for support, trust, and cooperation as she leaves her post
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Singapore Kateryna Zelenko has bid farewell to Singapore, thanking the nation for standing by Ukraine during some of the most difficult years in its modern history.
After six years as the Ambassador of Ukraine to Singapore, Ms Zelenko is set to leave her post.
Source: Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore on Facebook
In a video shared by the Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore on Monday (19 Oct), Ms Zelenko reflected on her time in Singapore.
She expressed gratitude to the Singapore Government, the local Ukrainian community and Singaporeans who supported Ukraine amid the ongoing war.
She also said she hoped to welcome Singaporeans to a peaceful Ukraine in the future, where families could reunite, and children could grow up without fear.
Ukraine ambassador thanks Singapore for standing by her country
In the video, Ms Zelenko said she was speaking to Singaporeans for the last time as Ukraine’s ambassador to the country.
“When I arrived here in 2020, I could not have imagined how extraordinary the years ahead would be,” she said, describing them as years of friendship and discovery, as well as the most difficult years in Ukraine’s modern history.
Source: Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore on Facebook
She thanked Singapore for standing by Ukraine, saying that even a small country could make a significant difference by upholding its principles.
“For this, we Ukrainians will always be grateful,” she added.
In the accompanying Facebook caption, the embassy also shared Ms Zelenko’s appreciation for the “warmth, friendship and trust” that had made her time in Singapore special.
She thanked the Singapore Government, fellow ambassadors and other friends for their solidarity and principled support.
Thanks Singaporeans who supported Ukraine
Ms Zelenko also expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian community in Singapore, her colleagues and partners.
In particular, she thanked Singaporeans who had welcomed Ukrainians, attended their events, supported their initiatives and offered help.
Source: Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore on Facebook
“Thank you for believing that friendship matters, especially when times are difficult,” she said.
She added that she believed the friendship between Singapore and Ukraine had grown stronger over the years.
Hopes to welcome Singaporeans to a peaceful Ukraine one day
Looking ahead, Ms Zelenko said she hoped to welcome Singaporeans to Ukraine when peace returns.
She described a future where the sound of air-raid sirens would be “replaced by the sound of ordinary life, where cities are rebuilt, families reunited and children could grow up without fear”.
“I am confident that one day, I will welcome you to a peaceful Ukraine,” she said, adding that Singaporeans would always be welcome.
Source: Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore on Facebook
Ms Zelenko also thanked her embassy team for standing together, describing it as an honour to have worked alongside them.
“I may be leaving my post, but I am not leaving the friendship that we have built together,” she said.
She ended her message by wishing Singaporeans peace and prosperity, before signing off with “Slava Ukraini”, which translates to “Glory to Ukraine”.
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Featured image adapted from Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore on Facebook.
