The Cabinet of Ministers of
Ukraine will continue cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and
implementation of the conditions of the cooperation agreement in line with the
national interests, while understanding the need for reforms in Ukraine. This was stated by Prime
Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman during a conversation with
journalists regarding the results of the meeting of the Government on
Wednesday, 20 April.
"We will act professionally
in order to determine the proper positions of interaction in line with the
national interests, while understanding the need for structural reforms,"
stated Volodymyr Groysman, answering the question about further
cooperation with the International Monetary Fund.
The Prime Minister noted that
Ukraine had signed an agreement with the IMF foreseeing a number of tasks to
perform. "The function
of the Government and duty of the Government is to faithfully fulfill the
commitments undertaken by Ukraine," said Volodymyr Groysman.
The Prime Minister stressed that
the cooperation plan with IMF is a plan for reforms needed especially by
Ukraine. "Unfortunately,
they [reforms] are painful, but they will affect the fact that Ukraine will
become a strong country with the strong economy and adequate social
standards," said Volodymyr Groysman.
Among the unpopular decisions
needed to be taken, in particular, is the adoption of economically
groundedgas price, said the
Prime Minister. He emphasized that the Cabinet of Ministers is working
on it, to make the formation of tariff open, public and clear for the Ukrainian
society.
"Where there is a loop for
underpriced gas, there is billions worth fraud, which is bad for Ukrainian
society. Have no doubt that lowered gas tariffs mean that the difference is
paid out of the pockets of those who are unfamiliar with these issues," noted Volodymyr Groysman,
noting that the Government is addressing this issue.
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