Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga announced plans to expand Ukraine's consular presence in Slovakia and open a new Consulate General, Paralel.Az reports citing UNN.

"One of the priorities for Ukraine and for me as Foreign Minister is the protection of our citizens abroad. I am grateful to Slovakia, which has hospitably received a large number of Ukrainians. To protect the legitimate rights and interests of our citizens, we plan to expand Ukraine's consular presence in Slovakia and open a new Consulate General," Sibiga said at a press conference with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.