Friday, May 18, 2007

Ukraine’s prime minister comments on economic situation

For last four months GDP increase by 8%, inflation rate comprises 1.3%. The Ukraine’s PM Viktor Yanukovych told today at the Cabinet session, the ForUm’s correspondent informs.

Yanukovych also noted that range of salaries’ and pensions’ resolutions was adopted.

The PM foresees that salaries will be increased by 40% and pensions by 33% by the end of this year. “We provide rapid model of economic growth and living wage,” he added.

Moreover, PM called the Ministers to adhere to the plan despite the current situation and observe the budget to be used in appropriate way.