Minister Reva: Memorandum with IMF expected to be agreed by the end of January

The memorandum with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding another tranche for Ukraine is expected to be agreed by the end of January.

Social Policy Minster Andriy Reva told reporters following a government’s sitting on Wednesday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

At the same time, the minister noted that the IMF laid down no requirements for Ukraine, particularly with regard to raising the retirement age. "The IMF submits suggestions. The signing of the memorandum with the IMF will be the result of our discussions,” the official noted.

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