President Yushchenko talks to Patriarch Kirill I

President Victor Yushchenko held phone talks with Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow and all Russia. President congratulated Patriarch Kirill on the beginning of his primatial service.

The parties also dwelt on the problem of the split in the Ukrainian orthodoxy. V. Yushchenko noted an interest of the state in consolidating the orthodox Christians and suggested holding a dialogue with all local churches in order to seek ways for overcoming the existing contradictions.

The two parties also discussed a visit of Patriarch Kirill to Ukraine.