President Yanukovych intends to meet with representatives of all denominations by Easter

President Viktor Yanukovych told journalists on Tuesday, in Pavlohrad, that he intends to meet with representatives of all the denominations, reports the Institute of Religious Freedom with reference to the press service of the head of the state.

"It has long been my dream, but such a meeting with representatives of all the denominations has not been held so far. I will make efforts to do it on the Holy Thursday, April 21, on the eve of the Feast of Light, Easter," said the president.

Speaking about the relations between the state and church, the president stressed: "The role of the state is not to interfere in the affairs of the church. At the same time, we should provide equal conditions for the development of all the denominations. The state policy will always promote that."

Let us remind our readers that during the last year, the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations as well as a number of heads of churches repeatedly called Viktor Yanukovych to renew the church-state dialogue at the highest level.