KIEV, Dec. 3 – U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden said that he welcomes the formation of a new government in Ukraine.

"The Ukrainian people demonstrated their clear preference for democracy, political and economic reform, and self-determination at the ballot box during the October 26 parliamentary elections. Today's announcement on the formation of a new government sets the stage for the difficult but necessary process of implementing reforms and delivering results," Biden said in a statement posted on the website of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.

He said that the United States would support Ukraine's new government to stabilize its economy, strengthen democratic institutions, and fight corruption.