IMF talks moving along constructively

Government Press Service

During a press conference today in Ukrainka following the conclusion of the All-Ukrainian Conference of the Association of Small Cities of Ukraine, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko announced that talks with the International Monetary Fund over the next loan tranche for Ukraine are moving along constructively and she expects them to end successful.

“I have hope that the talks will end well and important decisions for Ukraine will be passed,” Tymoshenko said.

She also noted that she will be able to talk about concrete results of cooperation with the IMF once the negotiation process comes to a close. “So far, I don’t see any grounds for alarm. We’re moving along constructively and with mutual understanding, and working on joint documents.”

“I want to reassure you and say that no matter how difficult things are during the global financial crisis, and no matter what stresses and challenges we face from this crisis, the government is working stably, including with the IMF and other international financial institutions,” Tymoshenko stressed.