Danish Ambassador Ole Egberg Mikkelsen completes diplomatic mission in Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha has received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Ukraine after five years of work.
According to the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Sybiha expressed gratitude to Ole Egberg Mikkelsen for his personal dedication to the Ukrainian-Danish partnership and noted that the ties between Ukraine and Denmark established during his tenure go far beyond official relations.
"Denmark has become the world leader in terms of aid to Ukraine in relation to GDP (2.89%) and has provided our state with support of over EUR 9.9 billion. In addition, the unique partnership initiated by Denmark with Mykolaiv and the Mykolaiv region has become a model of regional cooperation for other international partners. We appreciate it very much," Sybiha said.
The Minister also noted the recent launch of the long-term humanitarian support program Ukraine Transition Programme and unprecedented military assistance, namely the transfer by Denmark of its entire artillery arsenal, the provision of F-16 fighter jets, and the launch of the Danish model of direct investment in the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex.
The interlocutors discussed the further development of relations between Ukraine and Denmark on the path to a just peace and the restoration of security in Europe.
The Foreign Minister wished Ole Egberg Mikkelsen success in his new endeavors.