Ambassadors of nine leading countries are ‘deeply disappointed’ by resignation of Abromavicius

The Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine has published on its website the joint statement of the ambassadors of the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Lithuania, Sweden and Switzerland on the resignation of the Minister.

"We are deeply disappointed by the resignation of Minister for Economic Development and Trade, Aivaras Abromavicius, who has delivered real reform results for Ukraine.  During the past year, Abromavicius and his professional team have made important strides - implementing tough but necessary economic reforms to help stabilize Ukraine’s economy, root out endemic corruption, bring Ukraine into compliance with its IMF program obligations, and promote more openness and transparency in government. Ukraine’s stable, secure and prosperous future will require the sustained efforts of a broad and inclusive team of dedicated professionals who put the Ukrainian peoples' interests above their own. It is important that Ukraine's leaders set aside their parochial differences, put the vested interests that have hindered the country's progress for decades squarely in the past, and press forward on vital reforms," reads the statement.

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