Monday, January 12, 2009

President meets VR Speaker

President Victor Yushchenko met with Verkhovna Rada Speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn.

At the meeting officials discussed the Budget and gas dispute between Ukraine and Russia.

President Yushchenko emphasized the Parliament should not stand aside of regulation of gas relations with Russia. According to him as the document on gas transit and gas price in 2009 is signed between the governments of Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian authorities should show consolidated position on the matter.

“We should support Government’s position so the Government could enter the talks talks with clear political and legal mandate”, - said Victor Yushchenko.