| News Conference following Russian-French Talks.Part 1 March 1, 2010 Paris Пресс-конференция по итогам российско-французских переговоров. 1 марта 2010 года Париж PRESIDENT OF FRANCE NICOLAS SARKOZY (as translated into Russian): I am happy to welcome President Medvedev to the Elysee Palace for the first time. I welcome him as a friend. France believes that Russia is its strategic partner, a country that is a friend of France. I have repeatedly worked with President Medvedev and can tell you that I trust him. Yes, together we tried to resolve a complex, painful crisis, and we succeeded. He is a great friend of France's and has come to visit us today. I want to say a few words about our conversation. Of course, I am speaking in the presence of Mr Medvedev and then he will speak. I think that we have very similar views on major issues. Iran. President Medvedev has told me that he is ready to discuss the issue of sanctions provided, of course, that these sanctions do not result in a humanitarian catastrophe. On the issue of a Middle East settlement, Russia and France will work together. We are convinced that doing nothing will result in disaster. Regarding the G20, as you know France will take the chair, as in the G8 at the end of this year. Together with Mr Medvedev we will put forward an initiative on how to establish a new framework for a financial and monetary system. As to climate, we worked together in Copenhagen, and worked in perfect harmony. With regard to Nagorno ... |