Lavrov: Russia has high hopes for Merkel's visit to the Russian capital on may 10
Russia has high hopes for the dialogue of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, which will be held in the Russian capital 10

Russia has high hopes for the dialogue of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, which will be held in the Russian capital on may 10, said the foreign Minister of Russia S. V. Lavrov on the results of negotiations with a German colleague Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
"The situation in the EU today, not quiet, does not develop in the most positive scenario, the Minister said, reports news Agency.- in this regard, We attach particular importance to intensifying dialogue between Moscow and Berlin. Have high hopes for the dialogue that is expected to be held in the Russian capital in the process of Merkel's visit, which will take place on 10 may." Lavrov assured, Russia and Germany will make every effort to prevent the recurrence of a tragedy like the Second world war." We paid tribute to the fallen in the battle of Stalingrad, laid wreaths on Mamaev hill, visited the memorial of the victims of Soviet and German soldiers in Rossoshka. Needless to say how all this emotionally, how touching, - noticed the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.- What We got to see the ground at Stalingrad, We will not forget "." is most acutely felt in this place of responsibility to future generations, aware of the need to make every effort to more such tragedies in human history is not repeated, " he noticed Break. According to Lavrov, Moscow attaches great importance to the development of dialogue with Berlin in a complex international environment." Germany is our most important partner in international and European Affairs. We will continue to strengthen cooperation, to help the General action the formation of a new European architecture on the basis of equality, mutual respect, based on the principles of indivisible security and a broad partnership in all fields, "added Lavrov, RIA" Novosti ".
The head of the Russian foreign Ministry also said that Moscow receives signals on the restoration of cooperation with NATO." I wish to tell you in all frankness: We receive signals from NATO partners about the Fact that it would be the interaction between the military departments to start again. If the actual proposals received, We, no doubt, will respond constructively, " Lavrov said. While Lavrov said that the restoration of cooperation between Russia and NATO would not affect the progress of the resolution of the conflict situation in Ukraine. He said that the parties on the settlement of the fall in Ukraine has already managed to do the main thing - the Minsk process is launched in specific areas." I would have concentrated on the essence of what is happening. We with great difficulty, but still managed to make the Minsk process, in practice, already running in specific areas, " - said the Russian Minister. Traditionally in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism attracted numerous world leaders and the head of the international organizations. This year the head of some countries will not attend the festive event. So, 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. 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, Montenegro, Croatia, Hungary, as well as the premiere of the Netherlands and Norway.