21 october, 2010 14:19
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks by phone with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaks by phone with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Mr Putin expressed his sympathy to Mr Orbán in connection with the recent river sludge leak in Hungary.
Viktor Orbán expressed his condolences to the families of those killed by a flash flood in southern Russia.
Mr Putin and Mr Orbán exchanged opinions on various aspects of expanded bilateral trade and economic relations and focused on energy.
Both prime ministers also discussed the guidelines of Hungary's Russian policy in the context of its presidency in the European Union, due to commence next year.
Mr Putin invited Mr Orbán to visit Russia at a suitable time.