PM Shmyhal meets with G7, EU ambassadors
The parties discussed a wide range of issues of cooperation and support for Ukraine in various areas, the Government portal informs.
The Head of the Government of Ukraine thanked the European Union and the G7 countries for their political, financial, and military support.
"In the face of international tensions, we feel the support of many countries today. We are grateful to the governments of your countries for their efforts to back reforms and democratic institutions. Strengthening Ukraine's defense capacities and increasing economic stability appear the best response to the actions of the aggressor country," Shmyhal stressed.
According to the Prime Minister, the positive messages sent to Ukraine by international partners help to strengthen its position.
Shmyhal noted that in November 2021 the IMF Board of Executive Directors had approved the first revision of the joint Stand-by Arrangement with Ukraine and extended its validity until the end of June this year. In addition, Ukraine intends to continue cooperation with the IMF in the framework of programs to support the implementation of reforms and direct a request to the Fund to launch a new program.
Moreover, the Prime Minister stressed that Ukraine was ready to immediately begin consultations with the EU on launching a new macro-financial assistance program. Shmyhal thanked the European Commission for the announcement of a EUR 1.2 billion package of financial assistance to Ukraine.
He noted that ensuring the effective activity of anti-corruption institutions, the integrity and independence of the judiciary and the prosecutor's office, and the pursuing of corporate reform were part of Ukraine's agenda.
"We clearly understand the importance of the ongoing progress of reforms in Ukraine. We have consistently fulfilled all our commitments and will continue to do so. The unity of all branches of government is on our side: the President, the Government and the Parliament," the Prime Minister stressed.
Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko, Ambassador of Germany to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen, Ambassador of France to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins, Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine Larisa Galadza-Cronin, Ambassador of Great Britain to Ukraine Melinda Simmons, Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine Pier Francesco Zazo, Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine Matti Maasikas, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy Alan Purcell took part in the meeting.
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