Putin wants to discuss with Bettel visit of the Duke of Luxembourg in Russian Federation
The head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin at a meeting with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel in Sochi on Tuesday expressed the intention to discuss the visit to the Russian Federation of the Duke of that country, which was planned for the following year.
"I hope we get to talk about the state visit of the head of the country Luxembourg. I think we had planned it for the following year, at the beginning, " he said.
Speaking about bilateral relations, Putin said that there has been some decline in trade and economic relations." Luxembourg is the largest investor in the Russian economy ", - said the head. According to the head of the country, the accumulated investment is about 40 billion dollars, and Russian 12 billion..
"very glad to observe, welcome," said the leader, adding that last short meeting took place in Normandy.
for its part, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg said that the visit of the Duke to the Russian Federation is being worked out." The state visit, which you now say, without a doubt prepared, " He said.
He expressed his gratitude to the President of the Russian Federation for the opportunity to discuss relations between Russia and Luxembourg, which this year is Chairman of the EU." A big Thank you for this opportunity to discuss bilateral relations and Russia's relations with the European Union, which is currently experiencing not the best moment, " said Bettel.
in addition, He believes that after talks "Norman Quartet" on Ukraine " there is hope "." I carefully watched the "round table" which was in the " Normandy format ", and we have hope, " said Bettel.
He also expressed the position in relation to the fight against ISIS in the Syrian Arab Republic." I think that the moment in which we currently meet, is very important
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