Friends!

Yesterday Kyiv Ukrainian and Israeli journalists met. 24 representatives of leading mass media of Israel arrived in Ukraine to get acquainted with the information situation in the country and to establish ties with Ukrainian colleagues.

I am glad that I was able to contribute to the organization of this event, because I believe that journalists should convey the truth to people and help to build a positive image of the country. Let me give you an example.

In May 2015, I invited over 20 journalists from Israel to the opening of the Honorary Consulate of Israel in Lviv. Then they went on a press tour across Western Ukraine. After they told about all the charm and characteristics to the Israeli audience. This visit helped to open flights Lviv - Tel Aviv. And this is - two flights a week, that are never empty. Thus, was created a constant flow of tourists both to Ukraine and to Israel. Beyond that, thanks to Israeli journalists, was created a positive image of Ukraine. I have often met people who wanted to invest in various projects in the Western region of the state.

Similarly, Ukrainian journalists maintain a positive image of Israel in the media. Thanks to them, Ukrainian knows that Israel is a great friend of Ukraine and an example to follow.

Meanwhile meetings of Ukrainian and Israeli journalists are happening on a regular basis. According to First Deputy Minister of Information Policy of Ukraine Emine Dzhaparova, soon Ukrainian media delegation will arrive on a visit to Israel for debugging connections. Israeli journalists experience for them is priceless, especially with regard of the media coverage in the area of ​​military conflicts, because Ukraine has been living in a state of war for three years, and Israel - for 68.

Friends! The journalists are democracy guards, because their work - is extremely important. Especially at the times of information war.