Ukraine PM Congratulates Georgia Leader On Election Win

KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has telephoned Georgian leader Mikhail Saakashvili with congratulations on his election win, the Ukrainian cabinet's press service said Monday.

Georgian President-elect Mikhail Saakashvili and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
"We in Ukraine know perfectly well how it is important for all of the responsible politicians to respect the democratic choice of their people," Tymoshenko was quoted as telling Saakashvili.

She voiced confidence that Saakashvili's victory would see Georgia pursue economic and social reforms based on European standards, and extended Ukraine's continued support to Georgia, the press service said in a statement.

Saakashvili - who according to official results won with 51.85% of the vote - responded by inviting Tymoshenko to his inauguration in Tbilisi on Jan. 20.

Source: AFP