Spiritual diplomacy: Andriy Sibiga held a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew

Tetiana Bodnarenko
Tetiana Bodnarenko Journalist
Spiritual diplomacy: Andriy Sibiga held a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew
Andriy Sybiga and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
During his working visit, the head of Ukraine’s foreign ministry held a meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

This has been reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Gratitude for support and prayers

During the dialogue, the Minister expressed his gratitude to the Patriarch for his constant spiritual guidance and prayers for peace in Ukraine and the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Andriy Sibiga emphasised the importance of moral support from the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the face of ongoing aggression.

Context of cooperation

The Foreign Minister also recalled the recent visit of the Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He thanked His All-Holiness for the warm reception extended to the state leadership, which served as yet another confirmation of the strong ties between Ukraine and the Mother Church.

It should be noted that earlier, Andriy Sibiga held talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti during the Antalya Diplomatic Forum.

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