This was announced on Tuesday at the press conference "Person of the Year - 2017" Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine Mikhail Reznik According to him, the head of state of Malta really deserves the title of "Person of the Year - 2017", because it was this country that made an extremely important message for Ukraine. In particular, during the presidency of Malta in the European Union, Ukraine was granted the status of a visa-free regime, and as a person she made a wave in bilateral relations extremely powerful.

Reznik also underlined one more important international diplomacy prize that the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to Ukraine Lee Yang Gu.

"I know him personally, strikes his active position. It's like an engine. powerful and active. I will give some examples. First, intergovernmental relations at a high level were held, exchanges of parliamentary delegations were held, "said the Ukrainian ambassador.

It should be noted that annually international and special prizes are awarded to well-known politicians and public figures of international scale, authoritative diplomats and patrons, outstanding representatives of culture and art for their contribution to the development of Ukraine.

The solemn ceremony of awarding the "Person of the Year - 2017" prize will be held on March 24, 2018 at the National Opera of Ukraine.

Recall, as previously reported URA-Inform, "The First Business TV Channel" for professional achievements in the field of television has become a laureate in the category "Information and Analytical TV Channel of the Year" following the results of the XXIIth national program "Person of the Year - 2017". This was announced on Tuesday, January 16, at the press conference "Person of the Year - 2017" by the general directorate of the program. Key success factors for the channel of the First Business TV Channel: a creative team and 100% of the content of their own production.