Report: Hariri to Meet State Heads on Sidelines of World Cup Opening in Moscow
Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri will be flying to Russia on Thursday to participate in the 2018 World Cup opening ceremony where he is expected to hold “significant meetings” with several state heads on the sidelines of the event, media reports said Tuesday.
Unnamed sources told al-Joumhouria daily that the premier is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other Asian and European leaders while in Moscow.
“Hariri told President Michel Aoun that he will have significant meetings on the sidelines of the World Cup opening,” noting that the dates have not been specified yet, said the sources.
Report: Hariri to Meet State Heads on Sidelines of World Cup Opening in Moscow
What would World Leaders discuss with him in a 5 minute meeting on the sidelines of such a sporting event that he could not accomplish in a phone call.
Any excuse to waste taxpayers money


