Foreign Minister Signed Application for Venediktova’s Appointment as Ambassador to Switzerland

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba commented on the appointment of former Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova as the ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland.

"Yes, I signed the application for Ms. Venediktova's appointment as our Ambassador to Switzerland," Ukrinform quotes Kuleba.

The head of Ukrainian diplomacy noted that "this idea was born in a circle of several people – they sat down, had a discussion, and such an option arose."

According to Kuleba, the practice of political appointments to diplomatic posts has always been, is, and will be in all countries, as an influx of fresh blood, fresh thoughts, and views is needed.

"The president is constantly looking at candidates for countries that are a priority for him. All of us - Andrii Yermak (Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. - Ed.), myself, Andrii Sybiha (Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. - Ed.) – are constantly looking for new people. Another thing is that out of dozen of candidates, only one will pass because the selection process is very elaborate. But it is absolutely normal when we introduce into the system some people from the outside, but they must have competencies that will allow them to effectively perform the ambassador's functions.I believe that Venediktova does have these competencies. Her work with international partners in recent months showed that she can prove herself on the international track," said the head of the Foreign Ministry.

On July 19, the Verkhovna Rada voted to terminate the powers of Iryna Venediktova as Prosecutor General.