The head of the Ministry of defence of the Republic of South Africa confirmed the participation in the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Vict
The head of the Ministry of defense of the Republic of South Africa Nosiviwe of Mapisa-Nqakula with several generals wished to attend festive events on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the may 9 Victory in the Russian capital.
"I wish to assure you that on may 9 I'll be here together with generals of the military power of South Africa. We value relationship with you, South Africa will never forget that the people of Russia and the government have done for our country ", - quotes the message of the Minister at the meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu RIA " Novosti ".
traditionally in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism involved the leaders of many countries. April 13, their participation in the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Victory confirmed the head of the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. 6 April, it was announced that the head of Serbia Tomislav Nikolic has decided to accept Russia's proposal on the participation of Serbian soldiers in the parade on red square in the Russian capital on may 9. In addition, the military of South Ossetia also have the opportunity to participate in the Victory parade. 5 April, it was announced that the head of Vietnam Truong tan sang will attend the may 9 celebrations in red square. on 4 April, the head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov said that his participation at the celebrations confirmed 25 leaders of foreign countries and several international organizations. However, this year the head of some countries will not attend the festive event. So, to visit Moscow on may 9 did not want the U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Cameron D., head of the European Council Donald Tusk, presidentialism, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Finland, as well as the premiere of the Netherlands and Norway. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also made the decision not to visit Moscow on may 9 to participate in the Victory parade. Media told that she does not want to " offend the Ukrainian government ". However in a press-service of the Chancellor stated that Merkel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on may 10.
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