KIEV, Dec. 30 – Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has extended the period of availability of a $3.65 billion loan until December 25, 2017 under the agreement signed by Naftogaz Ukrayiny and State Development Bank of China.

The decision is outlined in government resolution No. 1061-r dated December 28, 2016.

The finance minister is authorized to sign the documents related to the confirmation of government guarantees under the agreement.