The Vice President met yesterday with
President
of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. The two leaders agreed on the critical
importance of the continued implementation
of Minsk by all sides of the Ukraine conflict, as well as the need to
continue to move forward on Ukraine's anti-corruption agenda.
Vice President Biden met with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades today.
The two leaders reaffirmed the strategic partnership
between Cyprus and the United States. The Vice President commended President Anastasiades on the leadership he
has shown in working with Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci in UN-facilitated discussions to achieve a reunified
and more prosperous Cyprus.
Today,
the Vice President met with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel in
Davos, Switzerland. The Vice President reaffirmed the unshakable U.S.
commitment to Israel's security,
and the two leaders discussed ways to further deepen security
cooperation to confront common regional threats. The Vice President and
Prime Minister also discussed regional developments, including Syria,
the campaign against ISIL, the implementation of the
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to verifiably prevent Iran from
acquiring nuclear weapons, steps to counter Iran's destabilizing
activities, and opportunities for Israel to expand energy partnerships
with countries in the eastern Mediterranean to enhance
regional prosperity and cooperation.
The Vice President, joined by Secretary
Kerry, met today in a trilateral setting in Davos with Afghan President Ashraf
Ghani and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. They discussed recent
efforts to relaunch peace talks between the Afghan government and the
Taliban. The Vice President offered condolences for the loss of life from
recent terrorist attacks in both countries and commended both leaders for their
diplomatic efforts to advance peace. The Vice President reaffirmed U.S. support
for reconciliation and improved bilateral ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan
and called them important pillars of regional stability. The Vice
President encouraged both leaders to remain committed to a credible peace
process reinforced by tangible steps to reduce violence, eliminate militant
safe havens, and promote bilateral cooperation.
Source: The White House, Office of the Vice President
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