Format of Putin’s participation in G20 summit still in discussion, Kremlin spokesman says
The G20 summit will take place in Indonesia’s Bali on November 15-16
MOSCOW, November 9. /TASS/. The Kremlin continues to discuss various formats of President Vladimir Putin’s participation in the G20 summit in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Thailand, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Wednesday, adding that the final decision will be announced later.
"We will inform you, we still discuss various formats," the spokesman said, answering a question about the potential Putin’s trip.
"When the decision is made - I think, it will happen in the upcoming days - we will tell you," Peskov added.
The G20 summit will take place in Indonesia’s Bali on November 15-16. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said earlier that 17 leaders have already agreed to come to the summit and expressed his hope for Putin’s participation.
The APEC forum will take place in Bangkok on November 18-19.