Putin noted the special nature of the relations between Russia and Bavaria – TASS

Novo-Ogaryovo, February 3. / TASS /. Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the special character of relations between Russia and Bavaria and thanked the Prime Minister of this region of Germany Horst Seehofer’s efforts to normalize relations with Russia.

“We have a special relationship with Bavaria, the volume of trade and economic relations is very large, “- he said at a meeting with the prime minister of Bavaria.

” We have been with you a huge responsibility for the maintenance of jobs, the maintenance of cultural ties. We know your views and the desire to do everything to normalize Russian-European, Russian-German relations, and we certainly grateful for it, “- Putin said.

In turn, Horst Seehofer said that Bavaria feeling the events in world politics, including Syria, Ukraine, the problem of refugees in Europe and crime.
“We are confident that all this can be resolved only by working together rather than in conflict”, – he said.

“This is what we want to do not against our federal government, and with it, not against Russia, and as far as possible, together with Russia, “- he said.

In response, Putin said that previously he had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “I understand that it maintains relations between the regions of Russia and Germany”, – he said.

Seehofer also said that “neither in front of one of my previous visits to other countries I’ve never heard so many false and incorrect information on this time. ” “For us the most important thing for us to deepen our relationship. First and foremost, of course, economic relations, but not only them. I believe that we need to extend it also to culture and science”, – he said.
In response, Putin said: “As for all the rumors, they are inevitable”.

The Russian leader noted that the volume of trade between Russia and Bavaria is very large, of the total volume of Russian-German economic relations 20% fall Bavaria on.

“It employs 1 600 enterprises with the participation of Bavaria. This is electronics, and engineering and construction business, which is not only,” – Putin continued. According to him, 50% of investment projects implemented by Germany in the Russian – Bavarian origin.
“So for us, you – a special guest, we are very glad to see you”, – Putin said.

Seehofer also He expressed his desire to make his part contribution to establishing a relationship of trust between Russia and Germany. “We believe that it is necessary in terms of everything that happens in the world,” – he explained.