President Viktor Yushchenko congratulated Oleksandr Moroz on his legitimate election to the post of parliament speaker and stated that he expects constructive work from the Verkhovna Rada. This was discussed on Monday during the President's meeting with the newly elected Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, the press service of the head of state reported.

At the same time, Yushchenko emphasized that parliament must support the President's chosen domestic and foreign policy course.

The head of state also confirmed that he will submit the candidacy of the Prime Minister to the Verkhovna Rada only after the Constitutional Court resumes work.

Prime Minister Yuriy Yekhanurov and Head of the Presidential Secretariat Oleh Rybachuk also participated in the meeting.

Recall that on July 6, the Verkhovna Rada elected Moroz as speaker.