V.Lytvyn insists that the status of participants of combat operations in Afghanistan be similar to the status of the veterans of the Great Patriotic War.
V.Lytvyn, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, took part in the ceremonial events held in Fastiv dedicated to the 20th anniversary of withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
The Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine deems necessary to recognize and render moral support to persons who participated in the combat operations in Afghanistan, as well as confer a relevant status to their families. "First of all, it is necessary to fulfill commitments before the persons who are barely rendered any assistance, - stated V.Lytvyn. I will address the corresponding Committees of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Cabinet of Ministers, and we should jointly pass a resolution".
The Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine presented the soldiers-internationalists with valuable gifts.