Secretary Rice's Visit to Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited Ukraine from December 6-7 to underscore U.S. support for continued political and economic reform one year after the "Orange Revolution."  Her European trip, which also included stops in Germany, Romania, and Belgium, highlighted the enduring importance of transatlantic relations and U.S. efforts to partner with Europe to address common challenges around the globe.  After her meeting with President Viktor Yushchenko, Secretary Rice stated: "America, of course, values the friendship of Ukraine, a great strategic partner and an important country within Europe.  And we look forward to further work with this team that is so committed to democracy, so committed to Ukraine's future and most especially so committed to a better and more prosperous future for the Ukrainian people." While in Ukraine, Secretary Rice also attended a town hall meeting at Shevchenko University to dialogue with students.

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Secretary Rice and Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko answer questions from the media.	Secretary Rice and Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko attend a news conference.	Secretary Rice calls on a student during her dialogue with students at Shevchenko University.
A student of Shevchenko University asks Secretary Rice a question during her town hall meeting.	A student dressed in traditional Ukrainian Cossack costume presents Secretary Rice with flowers following her town hall meeting.	Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Borys Tarasiuk greets Secretary Rice in Kiev.