MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The organizers of the Munich Security Conference said Friday they would be welcoming US Vice President Mike Pence at the event, scheduled for February 17-19.
"We look forward to welcoming you in Munich for #MSC2017, @VP Pence!," the organizers said on Twitter.
We look forward to welcoming you in Munich for #MSC2017, @VP Pence! https://t.co/35aTABHEd9
— Security Conference (@MunSecConf) 3 февраля 2017 г.
Pence said in a statement via Twitter on Thursday that he told German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sigmar Gabriel during their meeting today he would participate in the Munich Security Conference later this month.
In meeting w/ Minister Gabriel, I told him I'll attend Munich Security Conference, where I'll share our views on Transatlantic relationship.
— Vice President Pence (@VP) 2 февраля 2017 г.
