KYIV, Dec 16 – The strengthening of the hryvnia has a positive impact on the economy, but it may affect certain sectors in the near-term outlook, senior officials of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) said at a meeting with the government.

"Today's meeting was mainly about the strengthening of the hryvnia forex rate and its impact on inflation and economic growth. NBU representatives noted its positive effect for the economy in general, although it may have some negative impact on certain segments in the near-term outlook," the NBU said in a statement following the meeting on Monday.