Friday, November 28, 2008

President meets the World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Region

President Victor Yushchenko met today the Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Region Shigeo Katsu.

At the meeting sides discussed cooperation between Ukraine and the World Bank.

At the beginning of the meeting President Yushchenko said that Ukraine appreciates support that the World Bank is rendering to it. “Trough our cooperation we have implemented dozens of sector programs. We greatly appreciate financial and structural support provided to us”, - he said, expressing hope for further constructive dialogue with the organization.

From his part Shigeo Katsu stressed that the World Bank has plans to develop cooperation with Ukraine even despite global financial crisis and is ready to provide any necessary support to our country.