It is reported by the press service of the Ukrainian president.

"Poroshenko expressed hope for further strengthening of the EU sanctions policy against Russia, including the so-called Azov package," the report says.

In addition, during the conversation, the parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation.

Earlier, Poroshenko discussed with UN Secretary-General António Guterresch the prospects for the deployment of a multinational peacekeeping mission under the auspices of the UN in the Donbas.