[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
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                 AMERICAN-UKRAINIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

  Mr. DeCONCINI. I wish to invite my colleagues' attention to an 
important initiative launched by the Center for Strategic and 
International Studies [CSIS], a world renowned policy research 
institute.
  One year ago, on the strong recommendation of its distinguished 
counselor, Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, CSIS established the American-
Ukrainian Advisory Committee, comprising 19 truly prominent Americans 
and Ukrainians, for the purpose of initiating a broader and deeper 
dialogue between the two nations and fostering a stronger, enduring 
relationship. Meeting twice a year, once in Washington and once in 
Kiev, the committee is addressing major security and economic issues 
and is communicating its policy recommendations to the highest levels 
of the American and Ukrainian Government.
  The committee held its inaugural meeting in Washington last February 
and its second meeting in Kiev on September 24. The Kiev meeting 
produced a communique which provides a coherent strategic framework for 
the American-Ukrainian relationship as well as a sense of conceptual 
direction for Ukraine's place in Europe and in the world. The 
communique was issued at a pivotal juncture for Ukraine in its long and 
difficult tasks of consolidating its independent statehood, building 
democratic institutions, and establishing a genuine market economy that 
will benefit its citizens. The recommendations contained in the 
communique deserve serious consideration by the leadership of our two 
governments.
  Mr. President, Ukraine's President Leonid Kuchma and our President 
Bill Clinton have welcomed the formation of the American-Ukrainian 
Advisory Committee. As Chairman of the Helsinki Commission and one who 
has had a longstanding interest in Ukraine and recognizes Ukraine's 
critical importance to peace and stability in Europe, I salute the 
Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Brzezinski, who 
originated this initiative, and the members of the American-Ukrainian 
Advisory Committee for their significant contributions to the United 
States-Ukraine relationship.
  I ask unanimous consent to insert into the Record the Kiev communique 
of the American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee as well as the membership 
list of the committee.

                 American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee

       The American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee, at its second 
     plenary meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 24 September 1994, 
     reaffirms its conviction that a strong, stable, and secure 
     Ukraine serves the interest of peace and stability in Europe 
     and is a critical factor in the post-Communist transition. 
     Since such a Ukraine will contribute to a peaceful and 
     democratic redefinition of Russia, the Committee also notes 
     with favor the recent indications of improvement in 
     Ukrainian-Russian relations.
       In order to further these important transformations and to 
     help the consolidation of Ukraine's independent statehood, 
     the Advisory Committee, in its deliberations:
       1. Regards the territorial integrity of Ukraine, in its 
     existing frontiers, as an important element of European peace 
     and stability, and affirms its opposition to any concepts and 
     actions which would entail a new division of Europe into 
     spheres of influence.
       2. Notes that in any discussion concerning the enlargement 
     of European and North Atlantic economic and security 
     institutions, the interests of Ukraine, as an integral part 
     of Central and Eastern Europe, must be adequately addressed 
     and Ukraine's progressive association with these institutions 
     facilitated.
       3. Favors the expansion of U.S.-Ukrainian cooperation in 
     the training of military officers and in the civilian 
     retraining of retiring Ukrainian officers; recommends joint 
     American-Ukrainian military exercises as part of enhanced 
     Ukrainian participation in NATO's Partnership for Peace 
     program, and urges U.S. assistance to Ukraine for the 
     implementation of PFP.
       4. Advocates increased U.S. political support for Ukrainian 
     cooperation with other countries of Central and Eastern 
     Europe as a means to enhance the stability and prosperity of 
     the region.
       5. Applauds Ukraine's progress in the dismantling of 
     nuclear weapons and Ukraine's intention to accede to the 
     nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty [NPT], and, in that context, 
     urges the implementation of commitments made by the other 
     parties of the Trilateral Accord, in particular those 
     provisions regarding national security assurances.
       6. Welcomes the recent G-7 initiatives which confirmed the 
     importance of Ukrainian statehood and committed the 
     industrialized global powers to assist Ukraine in its reform 
     programs. It also welcomes the courageous decision of 
     President Kuchma to take charge of economic policy.
       7. Endorses Ukraine's request to convert $200 million of 
     unused technical assistance to financial assistance. It calls 
     upon the Ukrainian government to implement a coherent 
     privatization program without which reform cannot succeed.
       8. Urges the rapid removal of tax, monetary, and regulatory 
     obstacles that stand in the way of the vibrant expansion of 
     the Ukrainian economy.
       9. Advocates the exploration, with Western assistance, of 
     alternative energy sources.
       10. Endorses the calling of a conference of donors, 
     including Russia, on Ukraine's behalf.
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                 American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee


                            American Members

       William M. Agee, Chairman and CEO, Morrison-Knudsen Corp.
       Mr. Dwayne O. Andreas, Chairman and CEO, Archer-Daniels 
     Midland Co.
       The Honorable Zbigniew Brzezinski, Counselor, The Center 
     for Strategic and International Studies.
       Hon. Richard R. Burt, Chairman, International Equity 
     Partners.
       Hon. Frank C. Carlucci, Chairman, Carlyle Group.
       Mr. Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Forbes 
     Magazine.
       Gen. John R. Gavin, Distinguished Visiting Policy Analyst, 
     Ohio State University.
       Mr. Michael H. Jordan, Chairman and CEO, Westinghouse 
     Electric Corp.
       Hon. Henry Kissinger, Chairman, Kissinger Associates.
       Mr. George Soros, Chairman, Soros Foundations.


                           Ukrainian Members

       Hon. Dr. Anton Denysovych Buteiko, People's Deputy, 
     Parliament of Ukraine.
       Hon. Volodymyr Borysovych Hrynyov, Cochairman, Inter-
     Regional Reform Bloc & Presidential Advisor on Regional 
     Issues.
       Hon. Volodymyr Timofiyovych Lanoviy, People's Deputy, 
     Parliament of Ukraine & Chairman of the Board, Market Reforms 
     Center.
       Hon. Kostyantyn Petrovych Morozov, Director, Ukrainian 
     Statehood Research Center & Former Minister of Defense.
       Hon. Dmytro Vasylyovych Pavlychko, Chairman, Ukraina 
     Democratic Coalition.
       Hon. Dr. Viktor Mykhaylovych Pynzenyk, People's Deputy, 
     Parliament of Ukraine.
       Hon. Roman Vasylyovych Shpek, Minister of Economics, 
     Cabinet of Ministers.
       Mr. Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Sumin, Chairman, Council of 
     Entrepreneurs of Ukraine & President, Lawyers Association of 
     Ukraine.
       Hon. Borys Ivanovych Tarasyuk, Deputy Minister of Foreign 
     Affairs.

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