This year, the event gathered 1,200 people: service members and family members of fallen heroes, volunteers, chaplains, public figures, and representatives of churches and religious organizations.

Norway is one of the leaders in supporting Ukraine, and this includes support for our defense in the war and, without a doubt, for our Ukrainian resilience. Much has already been done, and today’s meeting can also yield good results.

Ukraine marked the 34th anniversary of its restored independence, with foreign leaders extending their congratulations to our country on the occasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the warm wishes and for the support of Ukraine.

And I am very glad that for the fifth year in a row, despite the war, despite Russia’s attempt to take everything from us, we continue this tradition. Ukraine honors its legends – those who inspire us all, those to whom the world applauds.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a forum dedicated to defense cooperation with partners and production for the needs of modern warfare.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney signed the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Agreement on Security Cooperation between Ukraine and Canada.

In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney in a one-on-one format and in an expanded format.