The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Prime Minister of Ukraine. The Secretary-General reiterated his appreciation for being able to participate in Ukraine's commemoration of the end of World War II.

The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister discussed the way forward for resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine, based on the Minsk agreements and Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister also discussed the critical reforms currently undertaken by the Government. The Secretary-General underscored that the UN remains deeply committed to supporting the people and Government of Ukraine in their quest toward a more transparent, inclusive and results-oriented political and democratic culture.