KYIV, Nov 6 – The mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Gavin Gray, begins on Monday discussions with representatives of the Ukrainian authorities on discussions within the framework of the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to a statement by IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine Vahram Stepanyan.

"An IMF mission, led by Gavin Gray, will today start technical discussions with the Ukrainian authorities on recent economic developments as well as fiscal, financial and structural policies to prepare for the 2023 Article IV Consultation and the second review of the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement," he said, not disclosing other details.