The Czech government approved " Zeman's visit to the Russian capital on may 9

The Czech government approved the visit of the President of the Republic milo? Zeman in the capital of Russia, on 8 and 9 may to participate in the festivities on the issue of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the great Patriotic war, said the Minister for foreign Affairs state Minister Lubomir Zaoralek.
"The Cabinet has supported the visit of the President of the Russian capital, which will continue From 8 to 9 may, the date of the visit shortened" - quoted Zaoralek news Agency." on the issue of the visit to the capital of Russia, the government members voted unanimously in practice, - he noted.- the head will commemorate the 150 thousand Soviet soldiers who gave their lives for the liberation of Czechoslovakia ". Zeman, making now the Czech Republic, said that accompanying him to the capital of Russia the delegation " will be minimal ". It will include only the head of the presidential administration, Director of its foreign Department and press Secretary of the head of the country.
"The expenses for the visit will presumably be reduced to 300 thousand CZK (about 12 thousand Dollars), said Zeman. Before, it was expected that they would be 660 thousand CZK (approximately 25, 5 thousand Dollars). The Czech government today approved the President's visit to Poland. Milos Zeman on may 7 there will participate in memorial events dedicated to Polish soldiers who died during the defense of the Cape Westerplatte very close To Gdansk. With the attack of the fascists in the barracks located there on 1 September 1939 began the Second world war. As reported before the print edition OPINION, before the Government gave its consent to the head arrived to the Russian Federation, But on the condition that he will exclude from its programme presence at the Victory parade. Remember, 10 April stated that Zeman has decided not to attend the military parade in Moscow on 9 may. First of Zeman did not exclude the possibility of his presence at the military parade on may 9 on red square. This provoked strong criticism in the country As opposition from right-wing parties, and part of Ministers, linking together the anniversary military parade and the situation in Ukraine. Because of this, in the environment long after midnight has proved unsuccessful discussions at the meeting of the government devoted to the trip landed in the capital of Russia. In addition, dissatisfaction with the visit of the Czech President in the capital of Russia was expressed by the U.S. Ambassador in Prague Andrew Shapiro. In response to This Zeman said that now the door of Prague castle (the residence of the President of the Czech Republic) for Shapiro closed. Traditionally in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism involved the leaders of many countries. Before their participation in the celebrations was confirmed by the head of the Ministry of defence of the Republic of South Africa. April 13, their participation in the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Victory confirmed the head of the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. 6 April, it was announced that the head of Serbia Tomislav Nikolic has decided to accept Russia's proposal on the participation of Serbian soldiers in the parade on red square in the Russian capital on may 9. In addition, the military of South Ossetia also have the opportunity to participate in the Victory parade. 5 April, it was announced that the head of Vietnam Truong tan sang will attend the may 9 celebrations in red square. on 4 April, the head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov said that his participation at the celebrations confirmed 25 leaders of foreign countries and several international organizations. However, this year the head of some countries will not attend the ceremony. So, to visit Moscow on may 9 did not want the U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Cameron D., head of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Finland, as well as the premiere of the Netherlands and Norway. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also made the decision not to visit Moscow on may 9 to participate in the Victory parade. Media told that she does not want to " offend the Ukrainian Government ". However in a press-service of the Chancellor stated that Merkel will meet With Russian President Vladimir Putin on may 10.


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