Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni participated in the proceedings of the “Cooperation for Resilience” Conference to support the cultural sector of Ukraine.
The conference was held in Uzhhorod, Ukraine on February 1-2, at the initiative of the Ukrainian Minister of Culture and Strategic Communication Mykola Tochytskyi.
Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, in her statement, noted that Greece’s presence signals “a message of steadfast support and solidarity from the Greek Government to the Government of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. For three years, you have been waging a war, which was unfairly and unprovokedly imposed on you, to preserve your independence and national identity. In this fight, Greece has stood by your side from day one and we will continue to do so – and not only because we see similarities between Ukraine and Cyprus.”
As the minister emphasized, “the fact that this conference, which unites so many Ministers of Culture, is being held on Ukrainian soil has a deep symbolism: The ongoing war must not hinder international efforts to protect Ukrainian cultural heritage. It is a titanic task, which cannot wait for the end of hostilities. The international community has a moral obligation to take coordinated action now in order to prevent the irreparable loss of cultural property. In this context, we fully support Ukraine’s initiatives to create the Ukrainian Heritage Fund and the Platform for Recovery, as stated in the text of the Declaration, to strengthen the resilience of the cultural sector in Ukraine.”
SOURCE; ANA-MPA
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