KYIV, Dec 18 – Fight against corruption in Ukraine is critical both for building public trust in public institutions and for achieving a stronger, a more sustainable and inclusive economic growth, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) said in a joint statement.

"The fight against corruption is a central pillar of the International Organizations' work in Ukraine, combining high-level policy engagement and targeted technical assistance with the promotion of the highest standards of business ethics and integrity in both public and private sector clients," the statement reads.