The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has conferred the ‘Order of Merit (1st Degree)’ on Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. for the significant personal contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, support of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian President issued and published on his official website Decree No. 902/2022 of December 30, 2022 appreciating and recognizing the Dean of the Cabinet, Amb. Kemayah for his exemplary stewardship towards the promotion of the rule-based international order, global peace and security in the context of the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and international law.
In a communication from the Government of Ukraine dated Saturday, December 31. 2022 addressed to Minister Kemayah, informing him about the highest award from President Zelensky, Ukraine Ambassador of accredited to Liberia, Yurii Pyvovarov, wrote: “Dear Mr. Minster, I have the great pleasure to inform you of the great news. By the Decree of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky No. 902/2022 of December 30, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia, Mr. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah was awarded the Order of Merit (1st Degree) for a significant personal contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, support of State sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
The communication from the Government of Ukraine continued: “My sincere congratulations to you, Dear Minister, from me personally and all Ukrainians! We look forward to your visit to Kyiv in early 2023. Happy New Year 2023: Sincerely Yours, Ambassador Yurii Pyvovarov, Ambassador of Ukraine accredited to Liberia. “
In response to the honor from President Zelensky of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Kemayah, on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia and in the name of his family and himself extended profound gratitude to President Zelensky for awarding him the Order of Merit (1st Degree).
Minister Kemayah immediately dedicated his honor from President Zelensky to President George Manneh Weah, and the Government and People of Liberia and his family for the confidence reposed in him, as well as the unwavering support and opportunity to serve.
The Ukrainian Chevaliers Order of Merit (1st Degree) is the highest rank in this category of national honor awarded to distinguished individuals for their outstanding achievements in international affairs, government, economic, military, cultural and political spheres of society.
The former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma established the ‘Chevaliers Order of Merit’ on September 22, 1996.
President Zelensky also presented Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (3rd Degree), including the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Catherine Colonna, with the Order of Princess Olga (3rd Degree) each for their significant personal contributions to strengthening interstate cooperation, support for Ukraine’s state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
