03 November 2010, 15:39
Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine: Several Actions will be taken by PABSEC to strengthen the International and Intercultural Dialogue.
Staying in Trabzon (the Republic of Turkey), V. Lytvyn declared, "It is obvious: tolerance will be low, if the level of education and culture remains low." "It is essential to develop intercultural dialogue", he emphasised.
The Head of the Parliament deems necessary to hold several meetings, conferences, and round table discussions to realize this idea. "First of all, conversations facilitate mutual understanding", he stated.
V. Lytvyn also declared that the Black Sea region "has a great history and great perspectives, so it is prone to conflicts." Thus, the Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament deems necessary to take action to regulate the ‘frozen´ conflicts in the region.
"Dialogue is of vital importance. It is necessary more than ever under the conditions of dynamic world that restricts opportunities for its conduct. When there is no dialogue, the conflicts arise," he admitted.
Among the pressing problems of the Black Sea region, V. Lytvyn singled out the problems of power engineering, transportation corridors, and the consequences of the global economic crisis. V. Lytvyn stated that the parliaments should "force" the governments to settle these issues.
V.Lytvyn also expects that the visit of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will foster strategic partnership. "The parliaments will also have to make a significant contribution," he admitted.
As reported, on November 3, Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, visits the Republic of Turkey to participate in the 36th Plenary Session of the General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.
During the Plenary Session, V.Lytvyn took over chairmanship in PABSEC from Turkey.