KIEV, Nov. 21 – President Viktor Yushchenko has accepted credentials from the ambassadors of 10 countries, the presidential press service reported on Friday.

The head of state was presented the credentials by the ambassadors of Japan, Ivory Coast, Peru, Burundi, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Mali, Tunisia, Cyprus, and Malta.

"You will always find reliable partners and loyal friends in Ukraine. I'm confident that your activity will favor the all-round development of friendship and cooperation between your countries and Ukraine," Yushchenko said.