Transcript of the start of the meeting:

Vladimir Putin: Mr Fasel, I am glad to meet you in Moscow. Thank you for coming to see Russian national team training. I am even more grateful for your and your colleagues' assistance in preparations for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

I know you have met with your Russian colleagues in Vancouver, and I am pleased to hear your comments on and suggestions for Sochi Olympics organisation and preparations.

I am very glad to see you again.

Rene Fasel (as translated): Thank you, Mr Putin. You know I snatch at every opportunity to revisit Moscow and see you. Thank you for everything you are doing for sport. The athletic world knows you as its enthusiast and dedicated sportsman. What you are doing for Sochi is really impressive.

As you know, I have met with Dmitry Kozak, Dmitry Chernyshenko and some others of my colleagues. They are all working excellently, and I think we will be success with your help.

Thank you once again for what you are doing for Sochi and sports.