Russia sent a note to UNESCO for not granting visas to Russian representatives to participate in the International Program for the Advancement of Communications in Paris. It has been reported DEA NewsWith reference to the permanent representation of the Russian Federation in the organization.
On the eve of Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia statedThat the French authorities did not issue visas to Russian representatives to participate in the UNESCO event. This is the 33rd session of the Intergovernmental Council of the UNESCO International Programme. The event started in Paris on 24 November.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Russian authorities did not report any problems with obtaining entry permits. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Paris “issued visas in a timely manner” to delegates from all member states to attend the UNESCO sessions.
Previously reportedIt was reported that Alexander Kuznetsov, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to UNESCO, resigned from the post of founding and Chairman of the World Heritage Committee of the organization.
Source: Gazeta
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