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20 May 2009 - 15:21 AMT

Tomasz Knothe: opinion that Russia opposes Eastern partnership erroneous

The opinion that Russia opposes the Eastern partnership is erroneous, Poland’s Ambassador Tomasz Knothe said.

“I am surprised to hear this, as all EU member countries deny Russia’s opposition to the initiate. Russia and EU have developed their own program aimed to simplify the visa system,” he said.

According to Ambassador Knothe, actions and statements by certain countries create an impression that Russia stands against the Eastern Partnership.