As agreed in advance by both sides,
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with US President-elect Donald
Trump.
November 14, 2016
22:30
The Russian President once again congratulated
the US President-elect on his victory in the presidential
election, wished him success in implementing his election programme
and said he was ready to develop a dialogue of partnership
with the new administration on the principles of equality,
mutual respect and non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs.
During the conversation Mr Putin and Mr
Trump not only agreed on the absolutely unsatisfactory state
of bilateral relations but also expressed support for active joint
efforts to normalise relations and pursue constructive cooperation
on the broadest possible range of issues. They emphasised
the importance of establishing a reliable foundation
for bilateral ties by developing the trade and economic
component.
Both leaders noted that next year it will be 210 years
since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia
and the United States, which itself should encourage a return
to pragmatic, mutually beneficial cooperation in the interests
of both countries, as well as global stability
and security.
Mr Putin and Mr Trump both spoke
of the need to work together in the struggle against
the number one common enemy – international terrorism
and extremism. In this context, they discussed issues related to solving
the crisis in Syria.
It was agreed to maintain contact by phone
and arrange a meeting in person in the future, with
preparations to be conducted by representatives of both sides.
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