Putin arrives in Brussels for economic cooperation talks

12:17, 24 February 2011

BRUSSELS. February 24. KAZINFORM Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrived in Brussels for talks with the European Commission over the main problems of economic cooperation between Russia and the European Union. Kazinform refers to Itar-Tass.

The main program of Putin's working visit will begin on Thursday, February 24: he will take part in a meeting in the Russian government - European Commission format, and have talks with European Commission President Jos· Manuel Barroso and European Union President Herman Van Rompuy

The parties are expected to give priority to the new basic Russia-EU agreement, the problem of Russia's joining the World Trade Organization, important projects in economic and energy cooperation, the implementation of the joint Partnership for Modernization initiative and industrial policy issues.

The talks in the Russian government - European Commission format will take place ahead of bilateral contacts between Russian ministers and EU commissioners. Kazinform cites Itar-Tass. See www.itar-tass.com

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