Report: Hariri to Meet State Heads on Sidelines of World Cup Opening in Moscow

by Naharnet Newsdesk 12 June 2018, 10:36

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri will be flying to Russia on Thursday to participate in the 2018 World Cup opening ceremony where he is expected to hold “significant meetings” with several state heads on the sidelines of the event, media reports said Tuesday.

Unnamed sources told al-Joumhouria daily that the premier is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Asian and European leaders while in Moscow.

“Hariri told President Michel Aoun that he will have significant meetings on the sidelines of the World Cup opening,” noting that the dates have not been specified yet, said the sources.

Source: Naharnet

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