These actions of France, which did not grant visas to two members of the Russian delegation to attend the 42nd General Conference of the organization, reveal its intention to complicate the work of Russian representatives at the forum. This was reported by the Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation to UNESCO. TASS.
“In the hostile actions of Paris we see the intention to significantly complicate the work of the Russian delegation,” the permanent mission said, explaining that the delegation was led by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin.
He reminded that this is not the first case in which the French side did not grant visas to Russian diplomats. Before this, Russian representatives were not allowed to participate in international events at UNESCO without an explanation.
The Permanent Mission noted that Russia is ready for constructive work within the framework of the session of the UNESCO General Conference.
The other day, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova statedFrance prevented the Russian delegation from participating in the UNESCO conference.
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