Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will travel to Russia -The next week- commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army over Nazi Germany, That he will include a great military parade in the Red Square in Moscow, the Foreign Ministry of the Asian giant reported on Sunday.
During this visit, which will run May 7 to 10according to the official news agency Xinhuathe Chinese president will maintain a “Strategic Communication” With the Russian president, Vladimir Putin“about the development of sin-ruse relationships” and about “A series of important international and regional issues”.
“We trust that the important consensus achieved between both leaders They will further deepen mutual political trust between China and Russiawill promote pragmatic cooperation in various fields and provide greater benefits to the peoples of both countries, “said a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
The visit of the Chinese leader to Russia It will also coincide with the eighth anniversary of the United Nations Foundationorganization in which both Beijing and Moscow have a “Special Responsibility” Being founding countries and permanent members of the Security Council, the statement recalled.
“Both parties will further strengthen their close cooperation on multilateral platforms (…), joining the wide global south, leading the correct direction of global governance, firmly opposing unilateralism and intimidation and working together to promote an equitable and orderly multipolarity,” said the exterior portfolio.
In addition to the Chinese president, in the celebrations for Victory day there will be other international leaders such as the Brazilian president, LUIS INÁCIO LULA DA SILVAthe Slovak Prime Minister, Robert I amand the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, among others.
President of Cuba confirms his participation
The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, also confirmed -In your social networks- that will travel to Russia to attend the commemoration of May 9.
“In a few hours we will be in the endearing Russia to attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism“The ruler wrote, who added that he will also celebrate 65 years of the restoration of relations between the then Soviet Union and Cuba.
“Cuba will be in the red square this May 9. It is an honor”, The Cuban ruler considered the allies invited by Russia to the traditional military stop of the Red Square.
The political relationship between Havana and Moscow has been revitalized Since November 2022, when Díaz-Canel made his third official visit to Russia and met with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
Since then, senior officials and two delegations have traveled to Russia and Cuba, including Russian Foreign Minister, Serguéi Lavrovwho visited Havana in April 2023 and February 2024.
Carlos III will lead the celebrations in the United Kingdom
King Carlos III will lead acts that will be held – between Monday and Thursday – in The United Kingdom To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World war II in Europe, which will include Military parades, light shows, masses and concerts.
Although it is Thursday when the Victory Day in Europe (VE)with the formal acceptance by the allies of the surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945, the events will begin on Monday, with reading By actor Timothy Spall of extracts of the triumphal discourse of the then British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.
That first day there will be a procession of the armed forces, With some troops from Ukrainewhich will proceed in the center of London to Buckingham Palace, where they will wait King and Queen Camila; the princes of Wales; Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and veterans of the contest.
During the four days, the Cenotafio monument, on Whitehall Avenue -government session -will be covered with British flags in tribute to those who died, both in the country and abroad.
He Government also encourages citizens to organize parties in the streetsbarbecues and community events, evoking the celebrations of 80 years ago, when the population welcomed at the end of the war.
