The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, met the US Vice-President Mike Pence today as he started his official visit to the European Union.
High Representative Mogherini and Vice-President Pence discussed the importance of a strong partnership between the European Union and the United States, which is essential for both sides of the Atlantic.
"In an open and warm conversation, Mogherini reaffirmed a strong willingness of the EU to continue building a strong EU-US partnership on the basis of clear values and interests, and cooperating closely on bilateral as well as international issues, " the press release says.
On the latter, they had an in depth exchange on the common priorities, from Syria to Ukraine, from Libya to the Middle East, from Afghanistan to DPRK.
As chairperson of the Joint commission, Mogherini stressed the need to preserve and fully implement the Iranian nuclear deal. Mogherini and Pence also shared views on how to deepen and strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism, in particular in the context of the anti-ISIS coalition.
Mogherini will also join the meeting of Vice President Pence with the President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker.
