Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, is convinced that Upcoming Presidential Elections shall confirm the Democratic Pursuits of Ukraine
V.Lytvyn made the above-mentioned statement, meeting Thorbjorn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, on Wednesday.
"I am convinced that upcoming presidential elections shall confirm the democratic pursuits of Ukraine. It is necessary for Ukraine, its nation and future, - stated V.Lytvyn. It will also testify of stability and facilitate cooperation with the European institutions".
V.Lytvyn assured T.Jagland that Ukrainian Parliament and he personally would exert every effort to ensure dynamic development of relations between Ukraine and the Council of Europe.
According to the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ukraine appreciates cooperation with the European institutions. He is convinced that Ukraine jointly with the Council of Europe "can give incentives for its development".
In his turn, T.Jagland stated that Ukraine was of great significance for Europe. The Council of Europe will render further assistance to Ukraine in the implementation of democratic reforms.