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Government approves agreement with EC for financial assistance to Ukraine

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The caretaker government has approved a draft guarantee agreement between Bulgaria and the European Commission to provide emergency macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. Up to €6 billion is the total amount of loans to Kiev under this arrangement. The amount of the guarantees to be provided by Bulgaria is EUR 16 654 646. The Minister of Finance was authorised to negotiate and sign the agreement on behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria, subject to subsequent ratification.



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