Liechtenstein–Ukraine relations

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Liechtensteiner–Ukrainian relations
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Envoy
Ambassador Félix Baumann [1] Ambassador Iryna Venediktova [2]

Foreign relations exist between Liechtenstein and Ukraine. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 February 1992. [3] Since then, the relations between the two countries have been stable.

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Ukraine does not have an embassy in Liechtenstein, but honorary consulate located in Vaduz. The Ukrainian ambassador to Switzerland, located in Bern, is also accredited to Liechtenstein. Similarly, the Swiss embassy in Kyiv also represents Liechtenstein.

Diplomatic and economic cooperation

Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and Volodymyr Groysman in 2018 Alois Philipp, Prince of Liechtenstein and Volodymyr Groysman 04.jpg
Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein and Volodymyr Groysman in 2018

Since 1 June 2012 the EFTA-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement is in force between Ukraine and Liechtenstein. [3] [4]

Liechtenstein does not recognise the Russian annexation of Crimea and participated in the international sanctions against Russia in 2014. [5] [6] In 2017, Liechtenstein removed visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens. [5] [7]

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Liechtenstein condemned the invasion and applied EU sanctions against Russia, in return Russia declared the country as "taking unfriendly actions against Russia, Russian companies, and citizens". [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] Liechtenstein has sent 500,000 CHF worth humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a subsequent loan of an additional 1.8 million CHF in February 2022 aimed at assisting those displaced as a result of the war. [10] [13]

Dominique Hasler with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in March 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler, March 2024.jpg
Dominique Hasler with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in March 2024

In June 2024, a Ukrainian honorary consulate was opened in Liechtenstein in a ceremony opened by Yevhen Perebyinis, Iryna Venediktova and Dominique Hasler, with lawyer David Jandrasits becoming honorary consul. [14]

In November 2024 a petition was submitted to the Landtag of Liechtenstein against the proposed transfer of 8.8 million CHF (11 million US dollars) to Ukraine. However, the Landtag rejected the petition and subsequently approved the transfer on 7 November. [15] [16] In response, the petitioner Jürgen Schädler did not call for a referendum over the issue. [17]

High level visits and diplomatic meetings

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  2. ↑ "Ukraine confirms former top prosecutor as new ambassador in Bern". 18 November 2022.
  3. 1 2 "European countries". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
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