UPSC Prelims 2004·GS1·history·modern history

More than 40 Heads of States/Governments were invited by Vladimir Putin in May 2003 to:

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  1. ADiscuss the issues related to the rehabilitation of Iraq
  2. BCelebrate the tricentenary of the city of St PetersburgCorrect
  3. CConvene a meeting of European and CIS countries to discuss the issue of missile shield for European and CIS countries
  4. DDevelop the strategies for containing global terrorism

Explanation

The correct answer is B because in May 2003, President Vladimir Putin hosted a massive international celebration to mark the 300th anniversary of the founding of St Petersburg. As part of the festivities, he invited more than 40 world leaders, including those from the European Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States, for a series of high level summits and cultural events. The gathering served as a diplomatic effort to showcase Russias historical ties to Europe and its renewed global influence. While global issues like Iraq and terrorism were discussed on the sidelines, the primary purpose of the invitation was the tricentenary celebration.
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