Silina awarded Order of Princess Olga in Ukraine

RIGA - During her visit to Ukraine, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina (New Unity) was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, First Class by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, as the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers' press secretary Santa Jirgensone told LETA.

The Order of Princess Olga was established in 1997 and is bestowed to women for personal merits in the state, scientific, educational, cultural, social and other spheres.

Upon accepting the award, Silina stressed that she was accepting it as a recognition of the entire Latvian nation and especially the women leaders who continue to support Ukraine and its freedom.

It is important for the people of Latvia that Ukrainian children, women and the whole nation can live in freedom and peace, without fear for their lives and health and that of their loved ones, said Silina.

As reported, Silina and Zelensky discussed joint action towards Ukraine's victory and a just peace during their meeting on Thursday.

Silina assured that Latvia would continue to support Ukraine as it fights for its freedom, people, European values and security.

The officials discussed Ukraine's plans to hold a second Ukrainian peace summit, as well as Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration. Silina underlined that Latvia supported Ukraine's path towards becoming a member of the European Union and NATO.

Silina also said that Latvia would continue to advocate for Ukraine at the United Nations and in other international formats, so that Ukraine would receive as much and as quickly as possible financial, humanitarian, political and other support.