Russian President Will Not Attend Upcoming G-8 Summit at Camp David
In their May 9 telephone conversation, President
Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin commemorated the occasion of
Russia’s celebration of Victory in Europe day, noting the historic war-time
alliance between our two countries and underscoring their mutual commitment to
strengthening the U.S.-Russian partnership.
President Obama and President Putin noted with
satisfaction the concrete achievements of the last three years and expressed
their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation on the basis of mutual
strategic interests.
Noting his responsibilities to finalize Cabinet
appointments in the new Russian government, President Putin expressed his
regret that he would be unable to attend the G8 Summit at Camp David on May
18-19.
President Obama expressed his understanding of
President Putin’s decision and welcomed the participation of Russian Prime
Minister Medvedev at the G8 Summit.
President Obama and President Putin agreed to
hold a bilateral meeting on the margins of the June 18-19, G20 Summit in Los
Cabos, Mexico.
The two Presidents reiterated their interest in
the sustained high-level dialogue that has characterized the re-set of
relations, and the substantial progress of the last three years on issues like
nuclear security and non-proliferation, Afghanistan, the WTO, and increased
trade and commercial ties.
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