Ukraine has officially expanded its consular presence in the United States by opening a new honorary consulate in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The honorary consul is the well-known American volunteer and advocate for Ukraine, Carl Algren. This was announced by Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Olga Stefanishina, via social media.
During the official ceremony, the ambassador presented Carl Algren with the consular patent. The parties also signed an agreement regarding consular functions and duties.
Carl Algren is recognized as the founder of the organization Ukraine Action Plan, known for its advocacy and humanitarian efforts supporting Ukraine in the U.S.
Olga Stefanishina emphasized that the newly established consulate in Tulsa will not only provide consular assistance to Ukrainian citizens.
“The opening of the honorary consulate in Tulsa will not only enhance the provision of consular services but will also foster sister city relationships between regions in Ukraine and Oklahoma, implement public diplomacy projects, and promote the unity of the Ukrainian community,” the ambassador underscored.
In welcoming Carl Algren to his new role as honorary consul of Ukraine in Tulsa, Olga Stefanishina noted that there are currently 11 honorary consulates of Ukraine operating in the United States.
The president of the Franco-Ukrainian Association of the French Riviera, AFUCA, Irina Podiryako, has been appointed as the honorary consul of Ukraine in Nice.