Dmitry Medvedev honoured the memory of former Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev honoured the memory of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who died June 16. Farewell ceremony held July 1 at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, reports TASS.
In the Central hall of Parliament more than three dozen invited to meet the President of the European Council Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani.
It is reported that Dmitry Medvedev paid tribute to the former Federal Chancellor with a moment of silence in the mourning room. The Prime Minister also signed the condolence book.
At the farewell ceremony with the former Chancellor of Germany, came to the presidents and Prime Ministers from different countries — more than 30 current and former heads of state and government.