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International Visits

11 june, 2010 13:22

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with former French President Jacques Chirac during a working visit to France

During the meeting, the Russian prime minister remarked on the positive trend in the two countries’ relations, including in the economy. “We have every reason to believe we'll soon return to pre-crisis levels,” Vladimir Putin said. The ongoing success of the Year of Russia in France and the Year of France in Russia was another topic of conversation. Prime Minister Putin also said that the planned Russian spiritual and cultural centre in Paris will be yet another bridge connecting Russia and France.