UN Resident Coordinator gives an award to Minister of Emergencies of Ukraine Volodymyr Shandra

17 September 2008. Kyiv, Ukraine – Today on the occasion of Ministry of Emergencies professional holiday – Rescuer’s Day UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Francis Martin O’Donnell who was present at the Official Ceremony in the Ministry awarded the Minister of Emergencies Volodymyr Shandra with a special UN Award as a sign of appreciation of fruitful cooperation between Minstry of Emergencies and UN Agencies.

During the awarding ceremony Francis O’Donnell also stated:” We are extremely content with cooperation with Ukraine. We were very impressed by courage and professionalism of Ukrainian rescuers during consequence mitigation of floods in Western regions of Ukraine. UN helps Ukraine to overcome the issue of Chornobyl disaster, prevent Avian Influenza and resolve other important issues. I’m convinced that UN cooperation with Ukraine is a guarantee of improved protection from emergency situations in the world overall”.

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