Ukraine: President wrote letter to PM on language policy question

[Harold Schiffman]

President wrote letter to PM


President Viktor Yushchenko wrote a letter to Prime Minister Yulia
Tymoshenko. President's press office reports.
In his letter President draws Prime Minister's attention to language
policy question. According to Yushchenko, subject of state language
policy and all-round implementation of Ukrainian language as official
in all fields of public life has current importance.
Therefore President requested Prime Minister to ensure proper revision
of Concept of state language policy with the help from National
Academy of Sciences experts and present it for approval of the
President of Ukraine.  Yushchenko also asked Tymoshenko to consider
establishing a central executive body which would shape and implement
state language policy in order to improve its effectiveness and
coordination.

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http://en.for-ua.com/news/2008/01/15/165307.html
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