OREANDA-NEWS. April 26, 2013. Stable economic situation in the first quarter of 2013 and the increase of indicators in several sectors became the basis for further increase of all social benefits. It was stated by the President at the meeting with candidates for the posts of DSA heads.

“We fulfill all our social obligations in the increase of salaries and pensions. Everything is included in the budget,” the President said.

Viktor Yanukovych noted that small but gradual increase of economic figures could be noticed under the results of the first half of 2013. “The first half of 2013 is approximately at the same level as 2012 with some improvements in several economic sectors. We consider the second half of 2013 to be better than the first,” the President noted.

This situation was caused by difficulties in the Verkhovna Rada’s work, which often prevented efficient action of the executive power and did not give time to respond to the challenges that have arisen due to the unstable economic situation in the world. "But we withstood these difficulties. We used all our capabilities to ensure that they do not negatively affect the livelihoods of the country,” the Head of State emphasized.

“The situation is stable now and the Parliament began working. It is very important,” the President noted.