The International Monetary
Fund (IMF) has positively evaluated the macroeconomic situation in Ukraine, but
said it expects the Ukrainian government to invigorate activities in the fight
against corruption, Director of the IMF European Department Poul Thomsen has
said.
"The fund currently has
one of the largest programs in Ukraine. And we see significant progress if to
talk about the economic situation. All this became possible thanks to the
measures taken by the Ukrainian government: the matter concerns budget
adjustments, a transition to a flexible exchange rate, and adjusting prices for
energy resources. All these measures have stabilized the macroeconomic
situation, and today we can say growth is returning to Ukraine," he said
at a press conference in Washington.
According to the official, the
IMF is satisfied with the measures Ukraine is taking to fight against corruption,
in particular, the launch of an electronic declaration system.
At the same time, the fund
noted the pace of reforms might be much higher.
"The fight against
corruption is the key challenge for the Ukrainian government. We expect
mobilization from it in this direction. It seems to me the country's leaders
understand further support for Ukraine depends on success in this area,"
he said.
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