"Poroshenko noted the US’ role as a strategic partner of Ukraine, including in matters of IMF [International Monetary Fund] financing programs and ensuring the financial and economic stability of Ukraine," the press service said.
Poroshenko informed Lew of his country’s progress in implementing reforms and the security situation in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions in southeastern Ukraine.
"Jacob Lew noted progress achieved in reforming Ukraine, and emphasized the importance of continued dedication to the course of reforms," the press service added.
A third disbursement has been stalled over an ongoing political crisis in Ukraine that threatened a collapse of the ruling cabinet after a failed no-confidence vote that nearly forced its prime minister out of office.
