Friends!

I want to congratulate all of us with the fact that the UN General Assembly yesterday adopted a very important resolution, entitled "Situation of human rights in the Crimea and the city of Sevastopol (Ukraine)." This is a historic document initiated by Ukraine, made with another 41 countries - members of the United Nations.

This resolution first among all official documents of the United Nations recognizes Russian Federation the occupier and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol - temporarily occupied territory. The document confirms the territorial integrity of Ukraine and recognizes the annexation of the Crimea.

This historic decision was supported by 73 countries. Among those who were "for" Ukraine there is, of course, Israel. Instead,countries, which previously was considered by Ukrainian almost like opposed "family" were against. Among them there are Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and, no doubt, Russia.

This proves once again that Israel is a true friend of Ukraine, particularly in the international arena. I hope this support will grow as root in all sectors of Ukraine-Israeli relations. I am sure together we can develop other important initiatives, implement them and stand shoulder to shoulder in solving significant problems.