President of the European Parliament Metsola arrives in Kyiv: what is known about the visit
17 September 13:14
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is in Kyiv today on an unannounced visit, [Komersant] reports.
“After 1300 days since the beginning of the aggression, I am in Ukraine with a strong message of support from the European Parliament. We will remain as we have supported you from day one,”
– the politician wrote in X.
Immediately after arriving in Kyiv, Metsola visited the memorial plaque for the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
“I wanted to start my visit to Kyiv by honoring the courage of all those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. A tribute to the memory of the fallen, symbolizing the power of unity 🇪🇺🇺🇦”
– she wrote in X.
After that, Metsola spoke at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. During her speech, she announced the opening of the European Parliament’s representative office in Ukraine.
“We are opening a permanent representation of the European Parliament here in Kyiv to be constantly close to you and to work with you side by side. We say: you will never go alone. And when peace comes, we will also be with you as you rebuild your country,”
– said the head of the European Parliament from the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada.
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Roberta Metsola is a friend of Ukraine
It is not the first time that President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has visited Ukraine. Her first visit to Kyiv took place in April 2022, shortly after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. At that time, she was one of the first European leaders to personally come to Ukraine’s capital to show support. In the Verkhovna Rada, Metsola emphasized that Ukrainians are defending not only their country but also common European values and promised that the European Parliament would do everything possible to strengthen sanctions against Russia and help Ukraine rebuild.
Metsola next visited Ukraine in March 2023, this time to Lviv. She met with Volodymyr Zelensky and confirmed that the European Parliament was in favor of starting negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. The President of the European Parliament also took charge of humanitarian initiatives, including the Generators of Hope campaign aimed at helping Ukrainian communities during the energy crisis.
Metsola has consistently stood by Ukraine in international forums, calling our country an integral part of the European community. She emphasizes that supporting Kyiv is not only a moral obligation, but also a matter of security for the entire European Union.
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