Vladimir Dobrovolsky. The European Commission regrets the reaction of the Russian Federation in respect of the forthcoming summit of "Eastern partnership" in Riga and Moscow invites to partnership, said the European Commissioner for neighbourhood policy and enlargement negotiations Johannes Hahn.

first official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Alexander Lukashevich said that the reaction of the capital of Russia on the Eastern partnership Summit will be a tough and principled, this meeting has a clear anti-Russian orientation.

"I'm a little concerned about this statement because the Riga Summit shows what can be friendly and peaceful attitude. We invite the Russian Federation to participate in this kind of relationship while respecting international law, " said Khan.

The summit of the EU Eastern partnership will be held in Riga on 21-22 may. Program participants are Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

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