New Premier Comments On Possible Changes in Religion Committee

Victor Yanukovych, newly appointed prime minister of Ukraine, said administrative changes in the National Committee on Religious Affairs in Ukraine have not been discussed yet. “So far, this issue has not been considered and consultations on selecting a new head for the National Committee on Religious Affairs have not been conducted,” said Yanukovych. “However, after the appointment of the ministers that will have to work directly with the head of this committee, we will begin consultations on choosing new authorities for the committee. Everything in its time.” This was announced on 28 November 2002. Source: information agency “UkrInform”