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Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the European Union

Submitted on 2013-02-13 23:00:00

Reception at the Permanent Mission of Russia to the EU on the occasion of the Day of the Russian Diplomat


On 8 February 2013 a reception on the occasion of the Day of the Russian Diplomat was given at the Permanent Mission of Russia to the EU. Participants included Mr. Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Philip Lowe, Director General of DG Energy of the European Commission, Ms Veronique Arnault, head of the EEAS Human Rights and Democracy Directorate, Mr. Philippe Lefort and Ms Patricia Flor, EU Special Representatives for South Caucasus and Central Asia, and other EEAS and EC officials.

In his address Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov gave a brief insight into the historic background of celebration of the Day of Diplomat, outlined the milestones in development of the diplomatic service in Russia and stressed the strategic importance of the relations between Russia and European states throughout its history.
 

 

Address by Ambassador Chizhov (full text)

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Source URL: https://russiaeu.ru/en/node/931