“This is an important issue for Russia, and a serious problem that should always be at the centre of our attention.”
Events for 20 march 2012
Vladimir Putin meets with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev
Vladimir Putin and Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke in favour of renewing the basic treaty between the two countries, which, as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said, “has a very good track record.”
Vladimir Putin meets with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
Vladimir Putin proposed to the Ukrainian president that the nations sign a free trade agreement. President Yanukovych promised to resolve this issue.
Vladimir Putin meets with Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev
During the meeting, Vladimir Putin said it is “absolutely necessary” to follow the path of economic integration in light of the objective needs of the economies of both nations. The Kyrgyz president stressed that “Russia is our strategic partner.”
