The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine should approve a new government as soon as possible in order to continue needed reforms, U.S. State Department's Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner has said.
“I would say, more broadly speaking, we believe it’s important that the Rada approve as soon as possible a new Cabinet that is committed to implementing needed reforms, in particular, those recommended by the IMF, the International Monetary Fund, as well as the European Union,” he said at a briefing on April 11.
He also said the U.S. believes that the government of Ukraine will carry out needed reforms.
“We do believe it’s implementing and will continue to implement its Minsk agreements, and it’s really the joint responsibility of Ukraine’s president, its prime minister, and all those in government to put aside their differences and to deliver on the reforms that Ukrainians need,” the spokesman said.
In addition, Toner thanked Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk “for his tireless efforts to – on behalf of Ukraine really during a historic time, as we all know, for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”
“We also welcome his intention to remain engaged in the process of pursuing needed economic reforms, needed political reforms to ensure the future stability and prosperity of Ukraine, as well as its territorial integrity,” the spokesman said.
