Tsipras to meet Putin, Medvedev; focus on strengthening cooperation
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is visiting Russia on Friday in an effort to strengthen the traditionally good relations between the two countries.
"Despite the difficulties that our relations have sometimes experienced, I maintain with President Vladimir Putin a sincere and substantial relationship," Tsipras said in an interview with Russia 24 ahead of his visit.
At 09:30, Tsipras will lay a wreath at the Unknown Soldier's Monument in the Alexander Garden.
Then he will go to the prime minister's country house, where he will have a meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, at 10:30.
At 12:00, the Greek Prime Minister will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, in the Kremlin, followed by a working lunch and the signing of bilateral agreements. After the meeting, Alexis Tsipras and Vladimir Putin will hold a joint press conference.
Tsipras' meeting with the Russian President will also focus on the Cyprus issue and the importance of Russia's role in favour of a just and viable solution, developments in the energy sector, the role of Greece, EU-Russia relations and their role in the region and global security, the prospects for Syria and Libya, respect for international law and the elimination of tension in the Black Sea, where tens of thousands of people of Greek descent live.
Source: amna-mpa
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