Russian-American business forum

 

                                                      Russian-American business forum. With President of the United States Barack Obama.

 

Dmitry Medvedev called for an expansion in business cooperation between Russia and the United States and for the diversification of American investments in the Russian economy.

In his speech at the Russian-American business forum, the President of Russia emphasised the importance for American partners to get involved not only in the oil and gas sector, but other sectors as well: traditional Russian industries, as well as the high-tech sector. Mr Medvedev stated that strong business contacts would lead to better communication regarding the most difficult issues in international affairs and bilateral relations.

The President of Russia pointed out that the United States is Russia’s long-standing and promising partner, and noted that the business community has not turned down joint projects despite recent complications in the countries’ bilateral relations and the global economic crisis.

In order to improve business dialogue, the Presidents of the two countries created a new administrative instrument: the Russia-U.S. Bilateral Presidential Commission, which will work on various aspects of cooperation

 

 

                                                            THE KREMLIN, MOSCOW. With President of the United States Barack Obama