17 European Parliamentary Delegations Arrived in Kyiv to Support Ukraine
On Monday, March 31, Kyiv became the center of European parliamentary diplomacy, hosting representatives of legislative bodies from 17 European countries and the European Parliament. This large-scale visit became a powerful demonstration of solidarity and support for Ukraine from the European community.
Large-scale Diplomatic Mission and Commemoration
An unprecedented delegation comprising representatives of parliaments from 17 European countries and the European Parliament arrived in Kyiv, demonstrating strong support for Ukraine from the European community.
The delegation includes speakers and deputy speakers of parliaments from Belgium, Great Britain, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Finland, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Sweden. Among the distinguished guests is the President of the Portuguese Assembly, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, as reported by Público.
The European parliamentarians’ visit program includes several important events:
- Participation in the ceremony commemorating the victims of mass killings in Bucha on the third anniversary of the tragedy
- Conducting a summit of parliamentary speakers in Kyiv
- High-level meetings with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Negotiations with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized the symbolic significance of this visit: “This visit is a strong symbol of support, solidarity, and trust. I am grateful to colleagues for their readiness to stand with Ukraine. We value every gesture, every meeting, every word, every action that brings closer the victory of justice and lasting peace. Ukraine feels the shoulder of partners. And this inspires.”
The visit of parliamentary delegations from 17 European countries to Kyiv is convincing evidence of international support for Ukraine and demonstrates the unity of the European community in confronting aggression. Such a large-scale diplomatic event emphasizes Ukraine’s importance in the international arena and strengthens its position in the European space.
