16:02 30.05.2015

Poroshenko introduces Saakashvili as head of Odesa Regional Administration

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Poroshenko introduces Saakashvili as head of Odesa Regional Administration

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has introduced former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili as head of Odesa Regional Administration.

"Proper words should be found for everyone in multiethnic Odesa region," Poroshenko said, addressing Saakashvili and repeated these words in several languages – Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian and Bulgarian.

He said that among Saakashvili's tasks is fighting against corruption, the provision of transparency in work of customs agencies and protection of rights of citizens and democracy.

Poroshenko thanked Ihor Palytsia who had been head of Odesa Regional Administration since May 6, 2014 for stabilizing the situation in Odesa region after May 2, 2014.

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