Poroshenko declares 2016 year of remembrance of liquidators, victims of Chernobyl disaster

President Petro Poroshenko declared 2016 the year of remembrance of liquidators and victims of Chernobyl disaster, as a respective Decree was signed on December 14, according to the president's press service.

The Government was instructed to conduct commemorative events in Kyiv on April 26, 2016, according to the report.

Also, the Cabinet of Ministers must ensure timely and full implementation of financial obligations of Ukraine regarding contributions to the international funds on the implementation of international projects at Chernobyl NPP.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was instructed to organize events on the 30th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster, inter alia, with participation of Ukrainian community abroad. It should also ensure participation of foreign delegations and diplomatic corps in the events in Ukraine.