Sergei Mitrokhin discussed cooperation between parties with ex deputy leader of British Liberal Democrats
Press Release, 13.11.2013
On November 12, YABLOKO leader Sergei Mitrokhin had a working meeting with Vince Cable, one of the most senior politicians among Liberal Demcorats, ex-deputy leader of the party and current Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Sergei Mitrokhin and Vince Cable discussed the current political and economic situation in Russia and Europe and the issues of interaction between the two parties within the framework of the world and the European association of liberal parties – Liberal International and the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE).
Vince Cable took special interest in the issue of political reprisals in Russia. Sergei Mitrokhin told him in detail about persecution of YABLOKO activists in Sverdlovsk, Krasnoyarsk and Krasnodar regions.
Sergei Mitrokhin and Vince Cable also discussed the aims and goals of the liberal parties in the situation of the rise of nationalistic trends. Vince Cable expressed his support for the struggle of the YABLOKO party against all forms of nationalism, extremism and xenophobia in Russia.
On November 28-30, Sergei Mitrokhin will participate in the ALDE Congress which will be held in London.
Posted: November 14th, 2013 under YABLOKO Sister-parties.