U.S. Department of State comments on replacement of Naftogaz CEO

Respect for the principles of corporate governance and transparent personnel appointments in the energy sector must be key to Ukraine's right path to reforms.

Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Ned Price wrote this on his Twitter account, Ukrinform reports.

“Respect for corporate governance, transparency, and integrity in energy sector personnel appointments - whether government or state-owned enterprises - is key to maintaining confidence in Ukraine’s commitment to reform,” he wrote.

As reported by Ukrinform, the Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Andriy Kobolyev as CEO of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine and appointed Yuriy Vitrenko to replace him.

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