Transcript of the beginning of the meeting:

Vladimir Putin: I’m glad to see you, Mr Atambayev. Multi-format meetings provide a wonderful opportunity for bilateral talks. There are many issues to discuss, as usual. Let’s briefly discuss all the items on the agenda of out bilateral relations.

Alzambek Atambayev: I’m glad to see you too, Mr Putin. You’re right. There are many issues to discuss, especially since Mr Kudrin (Russian Finance Minister) is here.