Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who is on a visit to Kyiv, said that Israel condemns russia's attacks on civilians.
He said this at a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv, Interfax-Ukraine reports.
"We condemn russia's attacks on civilians. We call for a strong and lasting peace that will ensure Ukraine's security," he said.
Sa'ar stressed that Israel supports Ukraine and its people. He added that it is a great honor for him to be in Kyiv and express solidarity and support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.
"Israel and Ukraine have special ties. Both of our countries are going through difficult and difficult times. We are both facing war and pain. We are both resilient nations," he said.
In addition, Sa'ar noted that Ukraine has a large Jewish community and that the first Prime Minister, Golda Meir, was born in Kyiv. Sa'ar stressed that Ukraine is under heavy attack from the russian federation, and it was important for him to come to Kyiv now.
"We know what it is like to be under fire with your family, with your children," he said.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on the evening of July 22, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar arrived in Kyiv on an official visit.
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