Lebedev: CIS countries invited to the capital of Russia on the occasion of the anniversary of the Victory
The CIS Executive Committee sent to all States of the Commonwealth of invitations to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the anniversary of the Victory in the Russian capital, said on Thursday in Minsk CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev.
according to his statement, " an invitation to participate in the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the great Patriotic war, sent to all heads of CIS countries ". Lebedev said That now the invitations are addressed in the Commonwealth, some already gave a positive answer.
"I do hope That all of the head of the Commonwealth will arrive in the Russian capital for the celebrations. It is expected to have an informal meeting (heads of countries may 8) in the capital of Russia, devoted to this Holy date, " said correspondents Lebedev.
first informal meeting between the heads of the CIS countries in the Russian capital yesterday, the feast was announced by the head of the Kremlin administration Sergei Ivanov.
along with this, he emphasized That in the countries of the Commonwealth held a solemn event dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory.
"As for Ukraine, I know That such events are planned on its territory - in Kiev and other cities. As for her participation in the events in the Russian capital, to date there is no information: this issue is currently being discussed and solved on a bilateral basis, " said Executive Secretary of the CIS.