This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian president.

It is noted that Zelensky and Macron agreed on the need for close coordination of efforts to overcome the consequences of the pandemic and restore economic activity.

The Ukrainian president also informed his French counterpart about the negotiations between Kiev and the IMF regarding the launch of a new program of cooperation between the fund and Ukraine.

“Special attention was paid to the situation in the east of Ukraine and the state of implementation of the agreements reached during the Paris summit in the Norman format,” the message said.

Earlier in Ukraine, the number of people infected with coronavirus exceeded 9 thousand.