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Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych wishes safe work to miners of Ukraine on the occasion of their professional holiday - the Day of Miner

Ukrainian News learned this from Yanukovych’s letter of congratulations posted on the website of the President of Ukraine.

"I wish you all good health and happiness, fruitful and safe work, family prosperity and new labor achievements," reads the letter.

President Viktor Yanukovych says the coal industry of Ukraine should focus on development of new promising deposits and stepping up the existing facilities to meet the growing demand of the domestic market.

He said the professionalism and the rich experience of Ukrainian miners will secure the execution of state programs and the economic stability in Ukraine, as miners execute the strategic task of the country – provision of energy security of the state.

As Ukrainian News earlier reported, Ukraine observes the Day of Miner on the last Sunday of August.

President Viktor Yanukovych wants investment to come to the coal industry of Ukraine. He also promised that the government will find opportunities to raise wages for miners.