On the occasion of the EU-Russia Summit to be held in Rostov-on-Don on Monday 31 May and Tuesday 1 June 2010, a press background briefing will be held on Friday, 28 May at 11.00 in the Council Justus Lispius building, Lispsius room.
The summit will be hosted by President MEDVEDEV, accompanied by Foreign Minister LAVROV. The European Union will be represented by Herman VAN ROMPUY, President of the European Council, and José Manuel BARROSO, President of the European Commission. High Representative/Vice-President, Catherine ASHTON, and Commissioner DE GUCHT will also participate.
Video coverage of the trip and meetings will be available for download in broadcast quality from: http://tvnewsroom.consilium.europa.eu and http://ec.europa.eu/avservices/ebs/schedule
Direct link to the press release