Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin lands in Athens for 200th Anniversary celebrations of Greek Revolution

The Russian PM will meet with PM Mitsotakis

The plane carrying Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, who will represent his country at the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution, landed at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport at 14:00.

The Prime Minister of Russia was welcomed by the Minister of Finance Christos Staikouras, while an honourary procession paid tribute. According to the protocol, at 14:30, Mikhail Mishustin will meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at the Maximos Palace. After the meeting, joint statements will follow.

Later, at 18:15, the Russian Prime Minister will go to the new complex of the National Gallery, where together with all the guests he will be welcomed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis. The attendees will deliver speeches followed by a guided tour at the Gallery, in compliance with the standing Covid-19 health regulations.

At 20:30 the official dinner is scheduled at the Presidential Palace, during which there will be an address by the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, and counter-addresses by the guests.