02 March 2011, 17:41
Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, stresses that settlement of land issues requires a fair approach, while the resolutions to be adopted should be understandable for the public. The Head of the Parliament made this statement on Wednesday, speaking with the participants of the round table discussion on the agricultural issues held at The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine with the participation of the workers of the agricultural sector, subject Ministry, Pension Fund, State Agency of Land Resources, and the Ministry of Social Policy and Labour.
V.Lytvyn stated, "Rural issues require a comprehensive approach and a dialogue, especially on the eve of the parliamentary elections on land issues scheduled for March 23." He declared that no resolutions should be passed before the hearings are held. "I realize that one meeting can not settle all the issues, but we should hold several meetings till March 23," he stated. He calls for holding the round table discussions with the agrarians to tackle specific matters. The Head of the Parliament singled out such issues as the cost of land, maintenance of villages, and pension provision of the agricultural sector.
The participants of the round table discussion debated the land issues, namely, development of the land market, land lease, soil productivity, and socio-economic development of rural areas.