Vladimir Putin had a telephone
conversation with President of the United States Donald Trump
at the latter’s initiative.
March 20, 2018
18:25
Donald Trump congratulated
Vladimir Putin on his victory in the presidential election.
The leaders spoke in favour of developing practical cooperation
in various areas, including efforts to ensure strategic stability
and combat international terrorism, with particular emphasis
on the importance of coordinated efforts to curb
an arms race.
The exchange on economic
cooperation revealed an interest in bolstering it. Energy was
discussed separately.
The problem of Syria was
discussed, as was the internal crisis in Ukraine. There was
recognition on both sides of the need to make rapid strides
toward achieving settlements.
Satisfaction was expressed with
the limited reduction of tensions around the Korean Peninsula.
The expediency of continuing consistent efforts to resolve
the situation by peaceful, diplomatic means was underscored.
It was agreed to develop
further bilateral contacts in light of the changes
in leadership at the US Department of State.
The possibility of organizing a top-level meeting received
special attention.
On the whole,
the conversation was constructive and businesslike, with a focus
on overcoming the accumulated problems in Russian-American
relations.
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