Prime Minister of Ukraine met with ambassadors of the G7 countries

On Thursday, January 27, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal had a meeting with ambassadors of the Group of Seven and the European Union . The parties discussed a wide range of issues of cooperation and support for Ukraine in various areas.

The Head of the Ukrainian Government 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," stressed Denys Shmyhal.

According to the Prime Minister, the positive messages sent to Ukraine by international partners help to strengthen its position.

The Head of the Ukrainian Government 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. Denys Shmyhal thanked the European Commission for the announcement of a package of financial assistance to Ukraine to the tune of EUR 1.2 billion.

Denys Shmyhal 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 are 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.

The Group of Seven was represented by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ukraine Anka Feldhuzen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic Etienne de Poncins, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada Larisa Galadza-Cronin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to Ukraine Melinda Simmons, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic Pier Francesco Zazo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan Kuninori Matsuda, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine Matti Maasikas, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy Alan Purcell.