Poroshenko discussed with the head of the IMF and the fight against corruption, and pension reform

Poroshenko met with the managing Director of the International monetary Fund.

President Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with the managing Director of the IMF Christine Lagarde, reports the press service of the head of state.

“Petro Poroshenko and Christine Lagarde discussed the state of implementation of structural reforms in Ukraine and the future activities to be implemented in the near future”, – stated in the message.

Poroshenko reported on the results of the discussion of the draft pension reform, which took place during the meeting of the National Council reform.

Lagarde stressed the importance of a balanced pension reform that will meet the interests of the state and citizens of Ukraine and to ensure fair and high standards of social security.

The interlocutors also discussed the prospects for privatization in Ukraine, the proper functioning of the banking system, reforming the sphere of public finances and the continuation of the fight against corruption.

Poroshenko thanked Lagarde for her personal contribution in support of Ukraine.

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