Speech of President of Ukraine, Supreme Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko during the gala meeting on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine
The Defence Intelligence always was, is and – for which I’m sure – always will be an example of patriotism, loyalty to Ukraine and fidelity to duty. I highly appreciate the efforts of the Defence Intelligence, its every serviceman and civilian employee, Victor Yushchenko said.
Officers, dear Defence Intelligence employees, dear veterans!
I heartily greet you on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine!
I highly appreciate the efforts of the Defence Intelligence, its every serviceman and civilian employee. I greet and thank all the veterans.
There are things for us to be proud of: whether it’s our intelligence’s history deeply rooted through the centuries, or the current achievements, or the traditions that made famous the names of Eugene Bereznyak (Major Vykhor), Mytrophan Chernykh, Yaroslav Goroshko and scores of other Ukrainian soldiers.
On behalf of the Ukrainian state I thank you for your devoted service, high quality of your work and loyalty to our Motherland.
Officers!
Your job is specific. Its peculiarity lies in lack of publicity. Without your work, without successful counteraction to national security threats and challenges we can’t speak of safe life of the Ukrainian state. Together with other national special agencies, you are the security pillar of Ukrainian people.
Your primary weapon is your intellect, your ability to pursue a preemptive tactic, to guarantee early prediction of national security threats and challenges.
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I highly appreciate your accomplishments that enable our successful participation in the peacekeeping operations and international war on terrorism, extremism, and illicit arms traffic. You deserve a particular distinction for your active part in the efforts made to release Ukrainian citizens from the pirate custody. Your actions prove that the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine is a mature and fully-fledged agency with considerable potential capable to respond timely and effectively to all modern challenges. |
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You are assigned with the tasks of exceptional importance.
First, I give you a clear task: to mobilize all necessary means to provide professional projection and ensure prevention of any action capable of presenting an actual threat to our state, its integrity and inviolability of borders.
Second, it is talked of constant monitoring and prediction of security processes in our region, including the Caucasus.
Third, it is necessary to carry on the actions aimed at supporting the Ukrainian course towards the Euro-Atlantic integration and ensuring our active participation in the European security strategy formation and development.
Fourth is the constant support and facilitation of our participation in the UN peacekeeping operations, as well as ensuring close cooperation with foreign partners in countering the global and regional security challenges i.e. the problem of piracy, separatism and extremism.
Fifth, I draw particular attention upon the necessity of enhancing the security and protection of health of our citizens abroad, including human trafficking.
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In addition, I task you with establishing new effective forms of cooperation with the world’s most advanced countries, which should enhance our ability to respond to both known and new threats. In our turn, we will be improving your technical capabilities and means for further qualitative equipping – the process which is already under way. I’m convinced that every important task assigned to you by the state will be performed by you with honour. I believe in your high professionalism, knowledge and loyalty to Ukraine. |
Glory to Ukraine!
