Ukraine's authorities, opposition note 2004 constitution reform was imperfect

00:56, 28.01.2014 1 min read

The constitution reform in 2004 was imperfect – this was the conclusion of the meeting of opposition leaders with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Monday evening, Justice Minister Olena Lukash said.

"As for the return to the Constitutional rules of 2004, the parties noted the inadequacy of Law No.2222 [on amendments to the Constitution dated December 8, 2004] and the lack of personal developments of the Constitution," Lukash said in a statement after a new round of talks between the Ukrainian authorities and the opposition on Monday evening.

"The parties have discussed joint participation in the Constitutional reform and obligatory cooperation in that context with the European institutions. Also, the issue of referendum procedures has been touched upon," the statement reads.