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The Presidents of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine took part in the inauguration of the Day of Friendship of the Peoples of the Three Slavic States as part of the 10th International Slavic Bazaar Festival

July 25, 2001, Belarus, Vitebsk

Addressing the audience, Mr Putin stressed that the Slavic culture is a unique blend of universal humanitarian principles with the extraordinary originality of the Slavic peoples. It is only by combining our own potential with that of our friends and partners that we can effectively ensure the prosperity and well-being of the peoples and every nation in the 21st century, the Russian President stressed.

The Day of Friendship of the Three Slavic Peoples was crowned with a concert of Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian pop stars.

July 25, 2001, Belarus, Vitebsk