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Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine (16/05/08) PDF Print E-mail

Leigh Turner
 
Mr Leigh Turner has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Ukraine in succession to Mr Tim Barrow CMG LVO MBE who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

Mr Turner will take up his appointment during June 2008.
 
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Joint Statement by Prime Minister Gordon Brown & President Victor Yushchenko PDF Print E-mail
President Victor Yushchenko & Gordon Brown © Pool/Getty Images The Guest of Government Visit to the United Kingdom of  highlights the close friendship between our two countries, and the willingness to cooperate closely across a broad spectrum of mutual concerns.

Our relationship is based on shared values and interests: expanding economic freedom and democracy; protecting security; respect for human rights and the rule of law; supporting innovation and technological advances particularly to promote sustainable development. Our discussions today have highlighted our common priorities, which we intend to pursue together.
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Ukraine Interested In Developing Cooperation With Britain, Says President PDF Print E-mail
Kyiv, January 24, (Interfax-Ukraine)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko has met with the leader of Britain's Conservative Party, David Cameron, during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
 
Yuschenko said Ukraine wants to develop cooperation with the United Kingdom, in particular in economic and investment cooperation and trade development, the presidential press service reported.
Trade between Ukraine and the United Kingdom in January-September 2007 was $1.7 billion, which is 30% up on the same period of 2006.
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Increased Non-Stop Services Between London & Kiev with Ukraine International Airlines PDF Print E-mail

10 non-stop London-Kiev Flights a week
 From 18 June 2008, Ukraine International Airlines is increasing frequency on its popular non-stop service between London Gatwick and Kiev to 10 times per week – with the launch of 3 new services.  Afternoon departure times from Gatwick South Terminal have been secured to offer passengers maximum travel flexibility and same-day connections to most major Ukraine cities, including Simferopol and Lviv.
 
A Boeing 737 aircraft is used for this service featuring both economy and business class cabins. The most competitive fares for BUS members at 5% discount in economy and 10% in business fares before taxes.

Ukraine International Airlines is currently celebrating its 15th year of operation.

For more information, visit www.flyUIA.co.uk or call +44 (0)1293 596609
 
 
New Appointment PDF Print E-mail

Mr Ihor Mitiukov The British Ukrainian Society congratulates Mr Ihor Mitiukov on his appointment as the Head of Morgan Stanley's new representative office in Kyiv and wishes him every success in this new role. Click here to read the Press Release.