n 28 April, the Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine hosted a presentation of the public part of the first-ever Ukraine-Latin America and the Caribbean Communication Strategy.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba delivered an opening speech in which he stressed the importance of creating a communication strategy to strengthen ties with Latin American and Caribbean countries.
He emphasized that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s foreign policy priorities are to open new horizons for Ukraine and increase our country’s presence in key regions of the world.
“The preparation of such comprehensive documents is traditionally an inclusive process for the MFA, bringing together not only government and political stakeholders, but also the expert community and the media. For all of us, representatives of various fields, Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the key new horizons in 2024 and beyond. We will make every effort to ensure that our cooperation becomes a driving force for mutual development and prosperity,” Dmytro Kuleba said.
The Foreign Minister added that the foundations of a long-term and systematic policy are being laid that will make our country much stronger in the international arena and make Ukrainian diplomacy truly global.
“This is how we see the role of the new Ukraine in the new world: to be a leader, an actor, an influential player,” the Minister added.
The document, which covers a three-year period (2024-2026), is aimed at deepening and expanding Ukraine’s communication ties with the countries of the region.
The strategy contains an in-depth analysis of the media landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean, a thorough analysis of anti-Ukrainian narratives spread in the region, and tools to counter disinformation.
The document clearly defines the key narratives and detailed recommendations for Ukraine’s strategic communications. The strategy is a roadmap for effective interaction with each partner country. Particular attention was paid to sub-regional and inter-regional integration associations, a large number of which determine the uniqueness of this region.
The event was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in partnership with the International Renaissance Foundation. Previously, the Ukraine-Africa Communication Strategy was approved in 2023. The development and implementation of the Communication Strategy of Ukraine with Latin America and the Caribbean will be a new step in the comprehensive promotion of Ukraine’s national interests in the world.
Source: https://www.kmu.gov.ua
