Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holds talks with Prime Minister of Sweden Fredrik Reinfeldt
“Sweden is, in volume terms, one of the leading direct investors in Russia. Today, cumulative investment stands at $2.5 billion. Our companies boast ever-increasing potential, and I believe this ought to be a two-way street,” Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said during the meeting.
“Both Sweden and Russia are emerging quite confidently from a difficult period brought about by the global financial crisis and recession. This fact provides a solid basis for the development of our bilateral relations in all the important areas of cooperation.”
“We will do all we can for the competitions to be held at the highest level and for figure skaters, judges and journalists to feel comfortable here.”
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Prime Minister of Denmark Lars Lokke Rasmussen
Mr Putin stated that Russia and Denmark have made significant progress in promoting bilateral relations in recent years. Two hundred Danish firms are currently operating in 25 regions across Russia, and Russian businessmen have started securing a foothold in the Danish economy as well.