OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities meets new government in Ukraine, discusses integration and minority-related issues

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Lamberto Zannier visited Ukraine on 9 and 10 October 2019. Zannier discussed the integration of Ukraine’s diverse society with Education and Science Minister Hanna Novosad and Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Volodymyr Borodianskyi. He also met with other relevant agencies in the new government and members of several Verkhovna Rada committees.

In his meetings with representatives of national minorities and civil society, the High Commissioner discussed education, language and other issues, including upcoming legislation in this field.

“Inclusive legislation and institutions are crucial for the internal stability of Ukraine, and in its bilateral relations,” said Zannier. He also welcomed the creation of a dedicated State Service to deal with inter-ethnic relations and religious issues.