Ukrainian president took part in a meeting of financial and economic development
President Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of the Government and the National Bank of Ukraine participated in a joint meeting on financial and economic development of the country. The meeting in the National Bank was attended by NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii, members of the NBU Board, Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk, Minister of Finance Oksana Markarova with the team, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture Tymofiy Mylovanov and his team.
The parties discussed the macroeconomic situation, joint actions of the Government and the National Bank aimed at increasing the availability of credit provision and the results of the work of the IMF mission.
NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii noted that the situation in the banking sector and the balance of payments situation remained predictable.
“We see an economic growth of 4.6% in the second quarter. Inflation is decreasing according to the forecasts of the National Bank. We are responsible for creating a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth. We have already done a lot for this - curbed inflation, restored macroeconomic stability, liberalized capital flow, improved the banking sector, created conditions for saving money. And most importantly - resumed credit provision,” Yakiv Smolii said.
The President of Ukraine stated: “We are facing ambitious tasks regarding structural reforms, the fight against the shadow economy and corruption. And I believe that with the joint efforts of the Government, the Parliament and the National Bank, we will be able to achieve accelerated economic growth".
Source: President of Ukraine