10 October 2008, 08:00
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Press Secretary of the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Information for mass media
9 October 2008
On behalf of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Arseniy Yatseniuk sent greetings to the participants of the 8th European Ministerial Conference on Youth, which is being held in Kyiv.
«The countries of the Council of Europe headed by the leaders of public authorities in charge of youth matters are widely and authoritatively represented at the today´s conference, which affirms topicality and importance of issues under discussion", - reads the address.
Arseniy Yatseniuk believes that "international cooperation in the field of youth policy is the base of relations between different countries, as young generation forms our future".
In his address, the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine stated that "the most advanced, constructive and socially beneficial ideas are usually implemented and disseminated by young people aiming at innovations".
The Head of Ukrainian Parliament believes that every politician or public figure should attract the youth to relevant activities. Then, it will be the best form of cooperation and assistance for the young generation.
"It is modern youth that has civilization prospects and is able to form a kind of meritocracy "elite of the gifted", - stated Arseniy Yatseniuk.
According to the address, further active participation of Ukraine in the activity of the organization will facilitate fulfillment of our intentions appertaining to the integration into European community.