Veep Talk: President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine

 

Vice President Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to follow up on their February 11 phone call. The two leaders agreed on the importance of unity among Ukrainian political forces to quickly pass reforms in line with the commitments in its IMF program, including measures focused on rooting out corruption. The leaders also reiterated the importance of making progress on Minsk implementation through close coordination with the Normandy Format countries on sequencing and implementation.  

The following was submitted to From The G-Man today at 3:17 p.m.

Earlier today, the Vice President spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The two leaders discussed events in the region, including our cooperation to counter ISIL and ongoing efforts to negotiate a political solution to the conflict in Syria. During the conversation, the Vice President also reaffirmed the United States enduring commitment to Jordan's security and stability.

Source: The White House, Office of the Vice President