“The Secretary-General and President Putin discussed in depth the way forward on Ukraine,” said a statement from Mr. Ban's spokesman's office.
Both agreed that full and good faith implementation by all sides of the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements presented the best opportunity to bring forth a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Mr. Ban and President Putin also exchanged views on UN engagement toward this end, the statement said.
“They also discussed the political process on Syria, Russia's contribution to peacekeeping and climate change,” the note added.
The Secretary-General also expressed his appreciation for the invitation to attend today's celebrations.
Also with the Secretary-General were Irina Bokova, Director-General at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs.
While in Moscow, Mr. Ban also met with the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades. The UN chief said he welcomed the “new optimism” about the resumption of negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.
“The Secretary-General and the President also exchanged views on climate change ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Paris, France in December 2015.”
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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin further steps to settle the crisis in Ukraine, as well as the UN role in the process, the UN press service reported...
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"The Secretary-General and President Putin discussed in depth the way forward on Ukraine, with both agreeing that full and good faith implementation by all sides of the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk agreements’ presented the best opportunity to bring forth a peaceful resolution to the conflict," it said.
"The Secretary-General and President Putin exchanged views on UN engagement toward this end," the statement said.
"They also discussed the political process on Syria, Russia's contribution to peacekeeping and climate change," it said.
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