Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday met with Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul and expressed his gratitude for the assist and prayers for Ukrainians.
Arriving in Türkiye upon the invitation of Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Zelensky visited Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate following Friday’s assembly with Erdoğan.
After a closed-door assembly that lasted roughly 45 minutes, Bartholomew thanked Zelensky for visiting Türkiye and Istanbul’s Fener Greek Patriarchate.
Expressing his want for the restoration of peace, Bartholomew mentioned he mentioned the scenario in Ukraine with Zelensky.
He emphasised their steady prayers for the cessation of hostilities and the restoration of peace, significantly calling on the Russian authorities for the swift repatriation of Ukrainian youngsters who had been taken to Russia.
Also, expressing his gratitude for Erdoğan’s assist to the Ukrainian individuals, Bartholomew mentioned: “As Turkish citizens and the Patriarchate, we are grateful to our President. President Erdoğan makes significant contributions to the restoration of peace.”
Bartholomew additionally expressed his happiness on Erdoğan’s assertion in the course of the joint press convention with Zelensky that Türkiye will present all types of assist for Ukraine’s restoration.
Besides, taking to Twitter to share his ideas on the go to, Zelensky highlighted their discussions with Bartholomew on implementing the peace formulation and facilitating the return of Ukrainian youngsters in Russia to their family members in Ukraine.
Zelensky conveyed his appreciation, saying: “Thank you for your unwavering support and prayers for peace, condemning aggression and crimes, and providing comprehensive assistance to Ukrainian women and men suffering due to the war.”
In one other Twitter put up, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Bartholomew “for the spiritual support of Ukraine and Ukrainians, for prayers for peace for our entire land, for all our people.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
