Vladimir Putin: the RUSSIA EXPO at VDNH attracts great interest
The regular meeting of the CIS heads of government is dedicated to the development of cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. Russia's presidency in the Commonwealth begins on January 1, 2024.
"It is quite symbolic that your meeting is taking place on the territory of the VDNH complex... This exposition attracts great interest, and it has already been viewed by several million people - Moscow residents and numerous guests of the capital, who, by the way, also enjoy visiting the renovated national pavilions of the Commonwealth states located at VDNH. Thus, visitors to the exposition get an opportunity to learn about the traditions, culture and modern life of the peoples of your countries. And this helps to better understand each other, actually contributing to the further strengthening of the bonds of friendship that bind all CIS members together", — Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his video message.
Before the meeting, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and his colleagues from other CIS countries got acquainted with the exposition on the main achievements of our country's regions. They were accompanied by Director General of the ANO «Directorate of the Exhibition of Achievements "Russia"» Natalia Virtuozova.
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