Putin links development of Russian-American relations with Obama
14:14, 7 July 2009
NOVO-OGARYOVO.July 7. KAZINFORM The hope for the development of bilateral relations is linked in Russia with the name of President of the United States Barack Obama, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, receiving the American leader for a working luncheon in his out-of town residence; Kazinform cites Itar-Tass.
"We associate with your name the hope for development of bilateral relations," Putin has said at the beginning of the meeting, adding that he is very glad to meet Obama.
After a brief protocol conversation, Putin led the American guest to a window with the view of the terrace where everything was ready for tea-drinking at a samovar. "A Russian-style luncheon is ready," the Russian premier said. Then they returned to the places at the fire-side where the conversation began and, after all the journalists left the hall, went on to the table laid for the luncheon; Kazinfor has learnt from Itar-Tass.
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