Zelensky, IMF Chief Tackle Ukraine's Reconstruction Program

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday (Monday, April 18, 2022, in Manila) that he spoke with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva about Ukraine's financial stability and the country's post-war reconstruction.

Photo Insert: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the ground consoling civilians

"Discussed with IMF Managing Director Georgieva the issue of ensuring Ukraine's financial stability & preparations for post-war reconstruction. We have clear plans for now, as well as a vision of prospects. I’m sure cooperation between the IMF & Ukraine will continue to be fruitful," Zelenskiy said in a tweet.

Georgieva confirmed the call in a tweet later in the day. "Thank you," she wrote, addressing Zelenskiy's Twitter handle, "for the very good call today." She wrote support is "essential to lay the foundations for rebuilding a modern competitive #Ukraine"

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said earlier he will attend the IMF and World Bank (WB) meetings in Washington this week and will seek more financial assistance for Ukraine.

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