07 September 2009, 12:05
Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, believes that Ukrainian orientation for independence and civilization fundamentals of development will be preserved irregardless of a new Head of State. He made the above-mentioned statement on Monday, meeting Peter Milliken, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada.
"I am convinced that the hardships are temporary and are connected with the unappreciated importance of parliamentarism in Ukraine, - stated V.Lytvyn. - I am not inclined to overdramatize the situation in Ukraine. It is a painful process of development of a democratic State".
However, V.Lytvyn stated that "these processes do not always correspond to the responsibility". Taking into account a complicated economic situation, "one is in urgent need of a dialogue and common responsibility on the grounds of common decisions".
"The Parliament must act as a stabilizer; I wish the upcoming presidential elections became a step towards the democratic development, - added V.Lytvyn. - The crucial question must be answered - what is the quality of the State? The quality must be the best, which requires work and cooperation".
On the request of the Canadian delegation, the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dwelled upon the situation around the legislation of presidential elections. Thus, V.Lytvyn stated: "There is a collision concerning implementation of a new Law "On Amendments to certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine regarding Presidential Elections". He stated that the President of Ukraine refused to sign the document, after the Parliament had overrode the veto imposed on it. Thus, implementation of the Law will become a subject of discussion at the today's sitting of the Conciliative Council.
V.Lytvyn also stated that certain statements of the adopted Law "are non-democratic and discussible". At the same time, the Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine stated that the Parliament would exert every effort to secure transparency of the election campaign and its compliance with democratic standards.