09/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/07/2024 13:17
7 September 2024 - 14:11
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra discussed with representatives of the International Monetary Fund mission the key reforms necessary for the fifth review of the EFF financing program.
During the meeting, the main attention was paid to the establishment of the High Specialized Court to hear public law disputes against national state bodies, as well as the extension of the mandate of the Public Council of International Experts to successfully complete the competition for the positions of judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court.
Iryna Mudra assured the representatives of the mission that Ukraine is ready to establish the High Specialized Court. Candidates for judicial positions will undergo a professional competence and integrity check with the participation of independent experts with international experience.
Strengthening the independence and effectiveness of the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine in controlling the use of state budget funds was also discussed at the meeting.
The parties agreed on continuing active dialogue to implement reforms.
The Deputy Head of the Presidential Office also noted that Ukraine is committed to cooperation and continues fulfilling all obligations under the Memorandum with the IMF.