First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska has begun her visit to Slovenia to participate in the meeting of the Enhancing Human Security Fund. During the event, she will present projects aimed at supporting children, adolescents, and families affected by the war.
As part of the visit, Olena Zelenska and First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko met with President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar and First Gentleman Aleš Musar, expressing their gratitude for supporting Ukraine.
“We deeply value the military assistance already provided, as well as the recent decision to deliver the next aid package. Thank you for your personal involvement in the first Peace Summit. We appreciate Slovenia’s strong stance on our EU membership,” said the First Lady of Ukraine.
She also highlighted Slovenia’s intent to participate in the reconstruction of the Kharkiv region.
Additionally, Olena Zelenska thanked Aleš Musar for his support in advancing the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen platform, his visits to de-occupied cities in the Kyiv region, and his efforts to promote projects supporting children and adolescents in the Donetsk region.
Together with Slovenia's First Gentleman, Olena Zelenska visited the Ljubljana Pediatric Clinic. This is one of three Slovenian institutions set to establish medical partnerships with Ukrainian hospitals.
The Ljubljana Pediatric Clinic will collaborate with the Volyn Regional Territorial Medical Association for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. The Ljubljana Maternity Hospital will partner with the Odesa Perinatal Center. The University Medical Center Maribor will partner with the Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital named after Sklifosovsky.
“Slovenia’s experience will help us, but the expertise gained by Ukrainian doctors under the harsh conditions of war is also invaluable and worth sharing to save lives in all circumstances,” the First Lady emphasized.
Olena Zelenska also visited the Ukrainian Saturday School and the educational center 'Rukavychka', where she met with teachers, students, and forced migrants from Ukraine.
“It’s not easy to start anew in a foreign country. The way our people find strength and inspiration to preserve their Ukrainian identity through Sunday schools and community clubs is truly deserving of great respect,” said the First Lady.
She handed over equipment and literature on behalf of the Olena Zelenska Foundation to assist with education and cultural events.
