VLADIMIR PUTIN
ARCHIVE OF THE OFFICIAL SITE
OF THE 2008-2012 PRIME MINISTER
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
VLADIMIR PUTIN
ARCHIVE OF THE OFFICIAL SITE
OF THE 2008-2012 PRIME MINISTER
OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
VLADIMIR PUTIN
"Economic cooperation between Russia and France is based on two powerful components - energy and high technology. Our countries have great potential in these areas, and a competitive advantage, which in turn secures their positions in world markets."
"Russia has always been open to close international cooperation, which should be based on respect for the partner, understanding mutual interests and profits".
"Energy remains one of our priorities. The work with our French partners confirms that Russia is committed to cooperation in this strategic area, whether in hydrocarbons, the energy industry or the peaceful use of nuclear energy".
"Our countries actively interact in industry as well as in research and development, for example, in aerospace. This is an important step towards boosting the quality of our business links and diversifying their structure".
"I was pleased to see what was presented by the Belgian side. I cannot help but mention that our growing trade has reached $6 billion. I was particularly pleased to see the increasing Belgian investments in the Russian economy. Importantly, some of them are direct".
"We will be happy if Bulgaria becomes more active in the Black Sea region. We have discussed economic issues, including energy, military and technical cooperation and major projects. We have also discussed our financial relations, where we appear to have full understanding of what needs to be done, and cultural cooperation. This year in Bulgaria is the Year of Russia. We have agreed with Mr Prime Minister that we will make every effort to launch the Year of Bulgaria in Russia the next year".
"Russia and Bulgaria have strong long-standing ties. In the recent years we have managed to increase the mutual trade volumes by more than 30% last year in the face of many difficulties. According to our current statistics, Russia is the top exporter to Bulgaria and ranks fourth in sales turnover between our countries".
"Yes, France is undoubtedly a privileged partner of Russia. That is why we have made some strategic decisions to allow French companies into the Russian energy sector, into the extraction of hydrocarbons."
"Let me also remind you that Russia’s bid for the APEC presidency in 2012 has been unanimously supported by the participants of that international forum. We are looking at the upcoming summit as a real opportunity for expanding cooperation with our partners in the Asia-Pacific Region".
"I firmly believe that the reputation of any country which is capable of defending the life and dignity of its citizens, and can conduct independent foreign policy will only improve in mid- and long-term perspective".
