UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the news of a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and called for its full implementation, while stressing the need for “credible verification” of this process.
Such a statement was made public by his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, a Ukrinform correspondent reported.
“Credible and comprehensive monitoring and verification are essential elements for successful implementation of the cease-fire and the peace plan. He encourages all who committed to the agreement to display good will and take concrete steps towards urgent, full and effective implementation,” reads the statement.
Ban also called on the entire international community to rally behind these agreements to serve the interests of a sustainable peace based on a solution that leads to full respect of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The secretary general said that the cessation of hostilities would further allow the UN and other humanitarian actors of the international community to deliver critical humanitarian assistance and other needed support to the impacted areas.
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