Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Today, the Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. They discussed the current situation in Syria, including the need for urgent humanitarian access, implementation of a cease-fire agreement and progress toward a full and comprehensive political solution.
The Secretary-General and the Foreign Minister also exchanged views on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Secretary-General urged the Russian Federation to use its considerable influence to achieve progress on political, security and humanitarian-related issues.
The Secretary-General and the Foreign Minister discussed the political and security situation in Yemen and Sudan. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East Peace Process. The Secretary-General thanked the Russian Federation for its commitments with regards to climate change.