Gold and currency reserves of the national Bank of Ukraine (NBU) in the last month of summer has increased by 2, 241 billion, or 21, 6, %, and amounted to 1 September 12, 617 billion dollars, informs on the last working day of the week the NBU.

"on inaccurate data, the international reserves of Ukraine as of 1 September 2015 was 12, 617 billion in equivalent. In the last month of summer has seen an increase in the volume of international reserves by 2, 241 billion dollars ", - is informed in the report.

The growth was facilitated, according to the regulator, most importantly, proceeds from the IMF next tranche of 1, 649 billion. The increase in inventory was due to the receipt in favor of 508 government, $ 1 million from the international Bank for restoration and development and the European Commission. In addition, income from swaps and convert Chinese yuan amounted to $ 403, $ 3 million.

according to the NBU, the increase in international reserves occurred despite the need to make large payments on the repayment and servicing of public and publicly guaranteed debt in foreign currency.

the debt target has been aimed 249, $ 2 million. For example, in the last month of summer has been listed 69, 9 million for debt service on bonds of external state loans and government securities, Also 49, 5 million dollars amounted to payments by the government and the national Bank in favor of the IMF.

"currently, the volume of international reserves of Ukraine is necessary to fulfill the obligations and ongoing operations of the government and the National Bank of Ukraine ", - concludes the regulator.

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