Skopje, 16 January 2023 (MIA) – As part of his visit to Kyiv, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bujar Osmani, in his role as OSCE Chairman-in-Office, held a meeting Monday with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at which he expressed his support for the Ukrainian Government, stressing that OSCE supports the Ukrainian people and their efforts to regain peace and stabilize the region.

“I am impressed by President Zelenskyy’s dedication to the protection of the Ukrainian people and his courage in the face of ongoing challenges and consequences resulting from the Russian aggression on Ukraine. I urge Russia to immediately put an end to this aggression. OSCE supports the Ukrainian people and will continue to monitor the situation closely. It is essential to support the efforts of Ukraine to regain peace and build a stable future for its citizens,” said Osmani.

The Foreign Minister said that OSCE possesses the mechanisms and the capacity to help people in the conflict zones through field operations.

“The immediate return of OSCE’s field mission to Ukraine should be one of the first steps. The mission would make a big difference on the ground promoting stability, security and human rights for all citizens,” said Osmani.

Osmani’s visit to Ukraine is within the frameworks of one of the main priorities of North Macedonia’s 2023 OSCE Chairpersonship, which is focused on the people on the ground who are most affected by the military aggression. ad/sk/