On 27-28 April 2017 Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) President Eugene Czolij participated in commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the UWC in Lisbon, Portugal, organized by the UWC member organization Association of Ukrainians in Portugal.
On two separate occasions, at the Embassy of Ukraine in Portugal and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lisbon, the UWC President delivered an address during which he highlighted the many achievements of the UWC throughout its history, and the key priorities of the UWC including continued support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
“The Ukrainian World Congress congratulates the Ukrainian community in Portugal on raising awareness of the UWC and its activities during this 50th anniversary year and calls for the further strengthening of its cooperation with the UWC in attaining common goals,” stated UWC President Eugene Czolij.
A video on the visit to Portugal is available HERE.
In the photo: E. Czolij with Ukrainian community
