15:25 12.02.2016

EU urges Ukrainian authorities, political forces to unite efforts to continue reforms, combat corruption

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EU urges Ukrainian authorities, political forces to unite efforts to continue reforms, combat corruption

The European Union Delegation in Ukraine has calls upon the Ukrainian authorities and all political parties to unite to ensure that the reform process in Ukraine continues with renewed vigor.

"This is vital for Ukraine's future, its democratic development and its people. The economic and social recovery of Ukraine requires further improvements in the business climate, as well as continued popular support for the reforms set in motion by the Government," reads a statement posted on the Facebook page of the EU Delegation in Ukraine.

In particular, the EU Delegation said that Ukraine urgently needs credible and concrete results in the fight against corruption. A key area in this regard is transparency in the selection and appointment of managers of state-owned enterprises and in their financial reporting as well as steps toward privatization or liquidation of some of those enterprises, in line with the program for macroeconomic and financial stabilization agreed with International Financial Institutions, the delegation said.

"Realization of this reform program, together with strengthening of democracy and the rule of law, as called for in the Association Agreement, will require an alignment of reform efforts across all sectors," the statement reads.

According to the diplomats, Ukraine will also need to redouble its efforts to build political consensus within democratic institutions.

"The European Union and its Member States are providing substantial financial and technical support to Ukraine for these reforms and stand ready to continue support for dedicated reform efforts," the EU Delegation said.

At this critical juncture, Ukraine's political leaders need to set aside their differences and jointly focus on the continued implementation of the reform agenda, the delegation said.

"Unity behind much needed reforms must be a priority for all political forces," the report reads.

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