Office of the
Spokesperson
Washington, DC
January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016
The following is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby:
Secretary Kerry met today in Zurich with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to
discuss Syria, Ukraine, and other issues of mutual concern.
The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed plans for the UN-led
negotiations between the Syrian parties on January 25 and the importance of
maintaining progress toward a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Syria.
Secretary Kerry pressed for Russia to use its influence with the Asad
regime to ensure immediate, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access to all
Syrians in need, especially those in besieged areas such as Madaya, in
compliance with UNSCR 2254 and as agreed by the ISSG in New York in December.
On Ukraine, they discussed how to accelerate the full implementation of
Minsk commitments, including the urgent need to restore the ceasefire and allow
full OSCE access.
Finally, they discussed the importance of a strong and united international
response to North Korea’s nuclear test in defiance of Security Council
resolutions.
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