Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has issued a decree on a language policy strategy, UKRINFORM has reported, citing the official website of the head of state.

The strategy says that in order to implement state language policy, it is necessary to draft and submit for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada respective bills, select a central executive agency responsible for state language policy, draw up and ensure the implementation of state programs, take measures to support social initiatives, and maintain a constructive dialogue between local government agencies and public organizations regarding the settlement of language issues.

It is foreseen that the realization of the strategy will help create a proper national cultural, language and information space, and ensure economic and organizing conditions to guarantee the language rights of Ukrainian citizens and the unity of the state.