09:45 15.04.2016

Poroshenko, Biden agree to sign agreement on third tranche of loan guarantees for $1 bln

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Poroshenko, Biden agree to sign agreement on third tranche of loan guarantees for $1 bln

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden, during which the parties discussed the implementation of reforms in Ukraine by the new government, the situation in Donbas and the state of serviceperson and MP Nadia Savchenko detained in Russia.

According to the press service of the Ukrainian head of state, Biden praised the formation of the new coalition in the Ukrainian parliament and the government led by Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman.

Poroshenko emphasized that the new government would continue reforms, cooperate with the IMF and fulfill the Minsk agreements. In this context, Biden assured that the United States would further support Ukraine.

"In particular, the parties agreed that an agreement on the issue of the third tranche of credit guarantees in the amount of $1 billion will soon be signed," reads the report.

The parties noted the importance of struggle against corruption in Ukraine and a prompt appointment of a new prosecutor general.

The president of Ukraine also informed the U.S. Vice President about the deterioration of the situation in Donbas and noted the trend towards an increase in the number of attacks on Ukrainian positions on the part of fighters controlled by Russia.

Biden condemned the escalation by pro-Russian militants and expressed support for the Ukrainian side's approaches to resolving the conflict. He also assured of Washington's constant support for the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

"Poroshenko and Biden once again called on the Russian leadership to immediately release Savchenko whose state of health is deteriorating as a result of a dry hunger strike," reads the report.

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