Defence Minister Photos Photiou will meet with Russian government and Duma officials, during his visit to the Russian capital, to discuss issues of mutual concern and bilateral relations.
According to an official announcement, Photiou departs for Moscow this Wednesday, to meet with his counterpart Sergei Shoigu.
The two Ministers are expected to discuss security and defence matters, developments in the Middle East, and bilateral ties.
The Cypriot Minister will also meet with the Head of the State Duma’s Defence Committee Vladimir Komoedov.
Photiou will address an international conference on European Security, expected to be attended by a series of high-ranking officials, including among others Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Defence Ministers from various countries, OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier and NATO Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow.
Photiou’s address will be titled “On the way to the European Council (Dec 2013): Cyprus perspectives”.
The Minister returns to Cyprus on Friday.