Reception on occasion of the 21st Anniversary of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took place in the Embassy of Ukraine in Lebanon on December 6, 2012 Representatives of command authority of the Lebanese Armed Forces, diplomatic and military diplomatic corps accredited in Lebanon, Lebanese business circles, Ukrainian public organizations took part in the reception.
In his greeting speech the Ambassador of Ukraine Volodymyr Koval stressed the peaceful character of the Ukrainian foreign policy and its European integration course. The Ambassador informed about achievements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and paid special attention to active participation of Ukrainian servicemen in peace-keeping missions of UN, including mission in Lebanon several years ago.
Colonel Andriy Lukianets, defence attaché of the Embassy, made brief speech and attracted attention to history of creation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The reception took place in friendly and warm atmosphere.