British News Agency

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha congratulated Barham Salih on his election as the new UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Sybiha said he believes that the knowledge and expertise of Barham Ahmed Salih will make a major contribution to addressing the challenges faced by refugees and strengthening the global response to the needs of millions of displaced people worldwide.

Emphasizing that Ukraine highly values its partnership with UNHCR, Sybiha said: “We look forward to continuing close cooperation to support approximately 10 million Ukrainians displaced inside and outside the country as a result of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression.”