Ukrainian Member of Parliament Oleksandr Vasiuk held a meeting with Albert Frick, the Speaker of the Parliament of Liechtenstein. They discussed several important issues, including the allocation of a new aid package for Ukraine amounting to 8 million Swiss francs to support the country’s rapid recovery, expanding cooperation between the parliaments of Ukraine and Liechtenstein, and strengthening interparliamentary relations.
“I also spoke about judicial and anti-corruption reforms in Ukraine. We discussed increasing international sanctions against Russia, Ukraine’s support on the international stage, humanitarian issues, and the problem of the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children by russia,” — said Oleksandr Vasiuk.
Additionally, Oleksandr Vasiuk invited Albert Frick to visit Ukraine, particularly the regions most affected by the war.
“During my visit to Liechtenstein, the country’s parliament made an important decision for Ukraine: the allocation of 8 million Swiss francs for the years 2025-2029. Out of the 25 members of parliament, 24 voted ‘for.’ These funds will be directed towards demining, ensuring access to education, promoting the rule of law, protecting human rights, and supporting Ukraine’s economy. This is the largest aid package that Liechtenstein has allocated since the beginning of the full-scale invasion,” , – added Oleksandr Vasiuk.
In addition, the Parliament of Liechtenstein supported the allocation of 800,000 Swiss francs to increase the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
“I thank the Speaker of the Parliament of Liechtenstein, Albert Frick, for the insightful and productive meeting! I am grateful to the Parliament of Liechtenstein for adopting this important support package for Ukraine! A special thank you to the Ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Iryna Venediktova, for her high level of professionalism and for her crucial assistance in organizing this visit!” , – concluded Oleksandr Vasiuk.
