Transcript of the beginning of the meeting:

Sauli Niinistö (via interpreter): I’m happy to welcome you here, in the Mäntyniemi residence. Today’s schedule is quite busy, with lots of issues to be discussed – just as it should be between good friends. So, once again, welcome!

Dmitry Medvedev: Thanks a lot. Mr President, I’m very pleased to see you again. Indeed, today is a big Russian-Finnish day: we’ve been discussing bilateral relations – current affairs, trade, cultural cooperation, and so on. I’m happy to have an opportunity to discuss all relevant issues.

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