Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Ukrainian warriors of the Islamic faith, Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat and Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli, took part in an iftar, Zelenskyy's office said, Report informs.
"President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Ukrainian warriors of the Islamic faith, leaders of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, representatives of the Muslim community and clergy, heads of foreign diplomatic missions, Turkish Minister of Trade Omer Bolat and Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli, took part in an iftar – the evening meal observed during the holy month of Ramadan," reads the statement.
The head of state noted that this year, the diplomatic efforts of Ukraine and its partners to advance a just and lasting peace and guarantee security for his country, have coincided with Ramadan: "A successful meeting between Ukrainian and US diplomatic representatives was recently held in Saudi Arabia."
"All of us in Ukraine hope that this international effort will succeed and that a ceasefire in the skies, at sea, and on the front lines will help bring peace. We are grateful to all our partners who support us. May the prayers of our people and our friends for peace and for Ukraine help fulfill the efforts of the United States, Europe, and the entire world to bring about peace and security – efforts of our warriors and all our citizens," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
