Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid spoke today (5.5) with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who asked to congratulate Foreign Minister Lapid and the State of Israel on the occasion of its 74th Independence Day.
Minister Lapid thanked Minister Kuleba for his congratulations, and noted that Israel is a true friend of Ukraine as expressed by its expansive humanitarian aid to Ukraine during the war, and as will be further expressed in support after the war ends.
Minister Kuleba noted he greatly appreciates Foreign Minister Lapid’s stance and the humanitarian assistance which Israel has sent, including the “Shining Star” field hospital, humanitarian aid, and protective equipment, and that he also appreciates Israel’s readiness to assist with economic rehabilitation.