The Cabinet yesterday postponed discussion of a proposal made by the Ministry of Industry regarding the restructuring of the domestic chemical sector, including privatization. According to leaked information, the proposal envisages the launch of Unipetrol’s privatization as early as this year. The proposal also includes the ministry’s ideas on acquisitions which Unipetrol might make before it is privatized. The Cabinet should discuss the proposal at its regular meeting next week.
(Ladislav Kovář)