Today, the Secretary-General met with H.E. Ms. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

They noted that the work to be done in the multilateral arena in 2015 will be particularly important in helping shape our common future.  The EU and the United Nations would work together on, among other things, the sustainable development agenda, climate change, and gender equality and the empowerment of women.

On Ukraine, the Secretary-General and Ms. Mogherini agreed that the implementation of the Minsk Accords was still the overarching priority.  In this context, enabling the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to fulfill its responsibilities was critical. 

They also addressed the dire situation of migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean, as well as the political talks of Libyan parties being facilitated by Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Bernardino León.

The Secretary-General and the High Representative will continue their discussions during a working lunch.