On May 8, 2008, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mr. Volodymyr Ogryzko congratulated veterans of the Great Patriotic War employed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the Victory Day.

The Minister V.Ogryzko expressed his sincere congratulations on the holiday and wished health, long years of life, optimism, happiness and welfare to the families of the veterans.

The Minister also thanked the veterans employed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for their contribution to formation of the Ukrainian diplomacy.