On Thursday, March 10, Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk received the Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Policy and Partnerships, Alain Pilloux.

The sides discussed key issues of cooperation between Ukraine and the EBRD, particularly in energy, effective and transparent reform of state-owned enterprises, recovery of the banking sector in Ukraine.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk expressed appreciation for the strong and steadfast support from the Bank to Ukraine on the way of carrying out much needed reforms.

The meeting discussed issues of further cooperation, including the support of small and medium business in Ukraine, further reform of Naftogaz corporate governance, the prospects of attracting new investments to the Ukraine’s economy as well as efficient expert support in key areas of public administration.