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BAHAMAS WELCOMES FIRST AMBASSADOR OF UKRAINE
Bahama Islands Info
Jan 30 2009
The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas - The Bahamas welcomed the first Ambassador of Ukraine
during a ceremony at Government House Thursday. The two countries
established diplomatic relations on September 27, 2003.
Governor General His Excellency Arthur Hanna accepted Letters of
Credence accrediting Yuriy A. Sergeyev, 52, as Ambassador of Ukraine
to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, marking "a momentous development"
in mutual relations.
"You have signalled that despite differing historical contexts and
priorities, when you assume duty our respective countries will see an
intensification in bilateral cooperation," the Governor General said.
The Ambassador highlighted the common development challenges
both countries face, Europe's regional global outreach policy and
collaboration at the United Nations level. He has also raised awareness
of the opportunities that exist for increased, mutually beneficial
relations in the political, economic, technical, scientific and
cultural areas.
Acknowledging these areas, the Governor General also took note of
the Ambassador's specific proposals for joint trade projects and the
development of tourism between The Bahamas and Ukraine.
"Your impressive credentials as a promoter and key practitioner of the
foreign policy of Ukraine nationally and in major European regional
centres, are indicative of the confidence and the priority your
government places in this new stage of our relations," the Governor
General said.
He said he was confident the Ambassador's credentials would serve
well as he discharges his duties for the mutually beneficial relations
and priorities.
In his response, Ambassador Sergeyev said he was sure of the ability
to fruitfully cooperate in carrying out joint trade projects as well
as developing tourist infrastructure in both countries.
Ambassador Sergeyev was born on February 5, 1956 in Leninakan
(Armenia). He is the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United
Nations. He served as Ambassador to France, Permanent Representative
of Ukraine to UNESCO from March 2003 to April 2007. From 1981 to
1992 he served as assistant, Docent at the Philological Faculty
of T. Shevchenko Kyiv State University. He is fluent in English
and French.
Photo: Governor General His Excellency Arthur Hanna (left) accepts
Letters of Credence from Yuriy A. Sergeyev, 52, accrediting him as
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, during a
ceremony at Government House on Thursday, January 29, 2009.
Bahama Islands Info
Jan 30 2009
The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas - The Bahamas welcomed the first Ambassador of Ukraine
during a ceremony at Government House Thursday. The two countries
established diplomatic relations on September 27, 2003.
Governor General His Excellency Arthur Hanna accepted Letters of
Credence accrediting Yuriy A. Sergeyev, 52, as Ambassador of Ukraine
to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, marking "a momentous development"
in mutual relations.
"You have signalled that despite differing historical contexts and
priorities, when you assume duty our respective countries will see an
intensification in bilateral cooperation," the Governor General said.
The Ambassador highlighted the common development challenges
both countries face, Europe's regional global outreach policy and
collaboration at the United Nations level. He has also raised awareness
of the opportunities that exist for increased, mutually beneficial
relations in the political, economic, technical, scientific and
cultural areas.
Acknowledging these areas, the Governor General also took note of
the Ambassador's specific proposals for joint trade projects and the
development of tourism between The Bahamas and Ukraine.
"Your impressive credentials as a promoter and key practitioner of the
foreign policy of Ukraine nationally and in major European regional
centres, are indicative of the confidence and the priority your
government places in this new stage of our relations," the Governor
General said.
He said he was confident the Ambassador's credentials would serve
well as he discharges his duties for the mutually beneficial relations
and priorities.
In his response, Ambassador Sergeyev said he was sure of the ability
to fruitfully cooperate in carrying out joint trade projects as well
as developing tourist infrastructure in both countries.
Ambassador Sergeyev was born on February 5, 1956 in Leninakan
(Armenia). He is the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United
Nations. He served as Ambassador to France, Permanent Representative
of Ukraine to UNESCO from March 2003 to April 2007. From 1981 to
1992 he served as assistant, Docent at the Philological Faculty
of T. Shevchenko Kyiv State University. He is fluent in English
and French.
Photo: Governor General His Excellency Arthur Hanna (left) accepts
Letters of Credence from Yuriy A. Sergeyev, 52, accrediting him as
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, during a
ceremony at Government House on Thursday, January 29, 2009.