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Poroshenko: IMF positive decision demonstrates that world recognizes implementation of Ukrainian reforms
15.09.2016 09:17 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
Ukrainian President praised the positive decision of the IMF Board of Governors regarding continuation of the program of cooperation with Ukraine and allocation of additional volumes of financial assistance, President Petro Poroshenko Press Office reports.
«IMF’s positive decision demonstrates that the world recognizes the implementation of reforms in Ukraine and the country is moving in the right direction,» Poroshenko said and called that decision a «high evaluation of economic reforms and our first results and steps aimed at combating corruption, because anti-corruption strategy and practice is also an important criterion by which the IMF decides on crediting».
In his comment, the President emphasized that Ukraine received the third tranche of assistance within one program of cooperation for the first time in the history of Ukraine-IMF relations.
The President noted that the IMF’s decision paved the way towards the allocation of the financial assistance from the United States in the amount of USD1 milliard, macro-financial aid from the EU in the amount of EUR600 million, as well as other assistance from other international financial organizations. It also opens the window of opportunities for the attraction of foreign investments in the Ukrainian economy.
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