New U.S. ambassador presents letters of credence to Poroshenko

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KYIV – President Petro Poroshenko on August 30 accepted a letter of credence from the new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Marie L. Yovanovitch. He congratulated Ambassador Yovanovitch on the beginning of her mission to Ukraine, noting that he relies on her previous experience of work in Kyiv in 2001-2005. Mr. Poroshenko also expressed gratitude to the United States for political, financial and military-technical assistance in Ukraine’s struggle against Russian aggression. “We count on further efficient cooperation,” the president added. In turn, the new envoy said she was planning to preserve and enhance that support. “In the last two years, Ukraine has achieved significant progress. And now we have great opportunities to continue these changes. The U.S. is a reliable friend and supports Ukraine and its reforms,” Ambassador Yovanovitch stated.