President Poroshenko in the USA met Ukrainian community and representatives of Jewish organizations

Septemmber 17 during his official visit to the US President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with representatives of the Ukrainian community of the United States in the Ukrainian institute of America in New York. The Head of State called it symbolic that he started his visit to the United States with conversation with foreign Ukrainians of America for the second time, presidential press service informs.

The President expressed special gratitude to President of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Tamara Gallo Olexy for her work. In her turn, Ms. Tamara assured: “The Ukrainian community of the United States will keep on doing everything possible to enhance bilateral and strategic partnership between our states. We are committed to continue manifestation in defense of Ukraine, encourage the U.S. to support and strengthen economic sanctions against Russia until it fully complies with its international obligations, call for the U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, which it needs, continue to provide humanitarian aid to volunteer soldiers and raise awareness about the ongoing war in Ukraine”. She noted that Ukraine had managed to prove its readiness to democracy, European values and independent future with its words, actions and blood of its people.

The Head of State presented decoration of the President of Ukraine - jubilee medal "25 years of independence Ukraine" to President of the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Larissa Kyj and Director of the Ukrainian Museum in New York Maria Shust for their contribution to the strengthening of Ukraine’s international authority, promotion of its historical heritage and modern achievements.

The same day President Petro Poroshenko met with representatives of Jewish organizations of USA in New York.

The President invited the representatives of Jewish community of USA to take part in the events on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Babyn Yar tragedy planned for September 29 with participation of many foreign delegations.