Prime
Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman explains devalorization
of currency as seasonal fluctuations and predicts stabilization of the
situation on the currency market in the near future. This was stated by the
Prime Minister during a conversation with journalists on the Vinnytsia City Day on Saturday, September 3.
"The
situation will be absolutely stable. I think these are seasonal exchange
fluctuations. There are no any risks for the Ukrainian citizens, we can't see
them", said Volodymyr Groysman, commenting on the recent decline in the hryvnia.
According
to him, there doesn’t exist any objective fluctuations
which require the participation of authorities.
"I
consider that there are no market grounds for the Ukrainian hryvnia
depreciation in any way today", said Volodymyr Groysman.
The Head of
Government noted that the National Bank’s of Ukraine
foreign exchange reserves are sufficient.
In addition
he stressed that Ukraine had received a positive signal from the International
Monetary Fund. "We expect that in September we will continue our
cooperation", he said.
According
to him, the tranche will amount over a billion dollars. "These funds will
be directed to fill the foreign exchange reserves of our country. A billion
added to the currency holdings will also contribute to the strengthening of the
national currency", the PM explained.
"We
believe in September we’ll get a positive decision", said the Head of
Government.