A PHOTO exhibition and a documentary screening took place at the Ukraine consulate in Penang this afternoon under the theme ‘Ukrainian Resilience.’
The event, organised for the second time by the Ukrainian consulate, marked two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24, 2022.
According to Ukraine honorary consul Datuk Seri Chuah Kim Seah, the exhibition and documentary aimed to showcase the multifaceted impact of the war on the people and the environment in Ukraine.
“They are intended to shed light on the continued Russian-Ukrainian conflict,” he stated at the Ukraine consulate in Jalan Green Hall today.
Chuah added that the event also serves as a reminder of the resilience and spirit of the people of Ukraine.
Former State Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Amar Pritpal Abdullah, who attended the event, expressed his hope for a swift resolution to the conflict, advocating for a return to normalcy.
“We do not want war anywhere,” he asserted.
Among the distinguished guests present were the honorary consul of Bangladesh to Penang Datuk Shaik Ismail Shaik Allaudin, honorary consul of Brazil to Penang Datuk Annie Chin, honorary consul of Poland to Penang Datuk Seri Suppiah Manikam, RGB International former independent non-executive director Datuk Seri Mahinder Singh Dulku, and Hunza Group founder Datuk Seri Khor Teng Tong.