Volodymyr Groysman: Ukraine continues reform policy and is grateful to World Bank for supporting the path of change
The Government of
Ukraine is committed to the
policy on bringing positive changes in the
development of the country and
expresses gratitude to the World
Bank for staunchest and consistent support of Kyiv on
the path of fundamental transformations. This was stated by
Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr
Groysman in the course of
the meeting with Cyril Muller,
World Bank Vice President for Europe and
Central Asia.
The Prime Minister
stressed the Government's policy allowed to cement
economic growth last year. That
is why reforms
in the area
of decentralization, energy efficiency, health care, the
pension system and other sectors
will be continued.
The focus will
be sent to
deepening judicial reform, combating corruption and creating an anti-corruption court as a final system
of anti-corruption bodies, reforming customs and tax
authorities, large-scale privatization of state-owned enterprises, and reforming the
agrarian sector. In this context,
the Head of Government expressed
his gratitude to the World
Bank for comprehensive expert assistance on these
issues.
"This year
we concentrate on economic growth
and implementation of reforms, and
I thank the World Bank for
introducing support programs for Ukraine,"
the Head of Government emphasized.
In turn, the
World Bank Vice President underlined Prime Minister’s efforts were of utmost
importance in pursuing of reforms.
He stressed the Government policy allows to
lay the foundations
for further growth, and the
World Bank stands ready to
become a reliable partner of Ukraine
on the way
to achieve great economic goals and increase
the welfare of Ukrainians.
"We drew
up the agenda
for cooperation and we are
ready to support Ukraine," Cyril Muller stated.