On December 23, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an important annual meeting with ambassadors and the entire diplomatic corps received tasks for the next year.

The head of state announced this in a video message.

He noted that the activation of Ukrainian diplomacy in several directions is being prepared.

"The first is the countries in which our influence is still less than we need from the point of view of the national security of Ukraine and the interests of our people. First of all, these are the

countries of Africa and other parts of the Global South

- Latin America, Asian countries, the Pacific region," Zelenskyi said.

The President explained that this is a colossal economic potential and 

significant diplomatic opportunities

.

For example, during voting in the UN General Assembly for resolutions that protect the territorial integrity of Ukraine and international law. 

"We will strengthen Ukraine's position," the head of state emphasized.

According to him, the second aspect for Ukrainian diplomacy is to increase cooperation with traditional partners, "

so that the next year will really be decisive in this war

and Ukraine will achieve all its goals."

Zelenskyi also announced preparations for the modernization of the diplomatic service and announced the strengthening of Ukrainian embassies.

It will be recalled that during his speech at the conference of ambassadors of Ukraine, Zelenskyi named the main tasks of Ukrainian diplomats for 2023, including, in particular, negotiations on joining the EU and preparation for the planned NATO summit.

It also talks about meeting the needs of the army, sanctions against Russia and freezing its assets, and war crimes tribunals.

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