10 june, 2009 15:12  
 
 

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Jan Fischer on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.

 
 
 

The message reads, in part:

"I hope that partnership between Russia and the Czech Republic will progress and develop to the benefit of our peoples and in the interests of European security and stability.

I wish you good health and success in your role."