The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Ukraine has protested against the adoption on May 20, 2020 by the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria of a declaration on administrative territorial reform in Ukraine and the protection of the rights and integrity of the Bulgarian community.
“The issue of the administrative-territorial structure of Ukraine belongs to the exclusive competence of the state authorities of Ukraine. Attempts by a foreign state to interfere in the internal affairs of Ukraine are completely unacceptable. The manipulative false allegations about the impact of the reform on the national identity of ethnic Bulgarians of Ukraine are surprising and incomprehensive,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry noted.
The protection of the rights and freedoms of representatives of all national minorities of our state, including the Bulgarian, is one of the fundamental priorities of the Ukrainian authorities and is carried out in strict accordance with the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (1995).
“The Ukrainian side had repeatedly proved its openness and willingness to promote to the development of the national identity of Ukrainian citizens of ethnic Bulgarian origin. The rights of national minorities in Ukraine are enshrined in national legislation and are strictly protected by the state in accordance with the latest European practices,” Ukrainian diplomats emphasized.аты.
The issue of the Bolhrad district will be resolved in accordance with Ukrainian legislation, taking into account the position of local residents, including a large Bulgarian community.
“We believe that any issues can be resolved through a constructive dialogue, which is happening at the level of the foreign ministers of the two countries. We urge the Bulgarian parliamentarians to act in accordance with the principles of friendship and good neighborliness that traditionally exist between Ukraine and Bulgaria,” the Foreign Ministry summed up.
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