28 August 2011, 09:00
To the Employees of the Coal Mining Sector
I send my sincere greetings with the Coal Miners Day to all those who chose the great and noble occupation to bring heat and light to the people.
This holiday conveys public respect for the coal miners´ profession. Coal mining has long been known in our society as one of its foundations, embodiment of the national character, and a crucial factor of its progress.
The cost of it can hardly be overestimated it requires hard work and mastery, brevity, patience and self-devotion. Coal miners reveal such traits under severe and often extreme conditions, confronting underground environment that inflicts great irreversible losses.
Emergencies at the coal mines call for immediate action to prevent casualties at Ukrainian mines. It is a comprehensive task which equals such priority as modernization in this sector.
I express my sincere gratitude to the coal-miners, veterans of the branch and all workers of the coal-mining sector for their achievements, substantial contribution to the economic and social development, and devotion to the glorious work traditions.
I wish you all the best!
Volodymyr Lytvyn