The Minister of Finance of Ukraine has signed a loan agreement with the Canadian export Agency On the loan of 200 million canadian dollars, which Kiev is required to obtain 31 March, informs the press service of the Ministry of Finance.

"In pursuance of the law of Ukraine" On state budget of Ukraine for 2015 and decrees of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated March 18, "on the implementation of public and external debt in 2015," the Minister of Finance Natalie Jaresko March 25, signed a credit agreement with a Canadian export Agency as agent of her Majesty the Queen on behalf of Canada in the amount of 200 million canadian dollars ", - said in the report.

The loan is obtained for a period of 5 years at the rate of 1, 43% per annum.

"The funds from the loan are required to be enrolled 31 March 2015 ", - informs the Ministry of Finance.

Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk first ordered the Finance Ministry to attract a five-year Loan of up to $ 200 million canadian dollars at an interest rate no higher than 3% per annum.

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