Ukraine – The Ukrainian President is committed to treat anti-Semitism

Zeev Bialsky and President Viktor Yuschenko

Chairman of the Jewish agency Zeev Bialsky has meat the Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko, and discussed with him the issue of anti Semitism in the Ukraine. The president has expressed his deep commitment to tackle the anti Semite occurrences in the Ukraine. Other participants In the meeting were the General Manager of the Israeli Foreign Ministry Aharon Abramowitz and the Israeli Ambassador to the Ukraine Mrs. Zina KLittman.

The Jewish Agency Chairman thanked the president for his visit to Israel lately and brought up the severeness of the anti-Semitism problem and xenophobia existing in the country during the discussion the issue of the MAUP college was brought up “This a an academic Institution who is openly preaches to anti-Semitism. I am sure that this is not with the president’s and the government’s consent this is why actions should be taken to stop the spread of these messages” said Bialsky.

President Yuschenko stressed the commitment to act in the matter and detailed the operative steps his government has taken in dealing with the issue

Source: http://www.inn.co.il/

Dated 5.2.2008

By Elia Shilo

Photo: Ukrainian President spokesman office

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