Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the appointment of Prime Minister Groysman and the new government in Ukraine
Today’s appointment of a new government in
Ukraine, headed by Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, is a crucial development at a time when new
momentum in the country is badly needed. Having met Mr
Groysman in his previous capacity as the Speaker of
the Verkhovna Rada many
times, including very recently, we look forward to working with him to build a
stronger Ukraine, on the basis of fundamental reform and accountable
governance.
Substantial efforts to implement reforms have
been made in Ukraine since 2014. The momentum offered with the appointment of
the new Prime Minister and government must be seized now, first and foremost to
renew trust and ownership of Ukraine’s citizens.
The European Union remains committed to
supporting Ukraine politically and through financial and technical assistance
in its efforts to implement key reforms, modernise
the country and fight corruption. In this context, we will support the new
government to ensure that key political and economic institutions function
efficiently and transparently, and that the rule of law is strengthened. In
this regard, prosecution structures genuinely committed to vigorous reform will
be of utmost importance.
We trust that the appointment of the new government will also provide new momentum to the implementation of the Minsk agreements and we call on all parties to follow through on their commitments.
European Union
http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160414_02_en.htm