Putin said at a meeting with Juncker proposed to discuss issues of relations of Russia and the EU – TASS

“There are issues that really are on the agenda bilaterally Russia and the EU, Russia and the European Commission”, – said the President of the Russian Federation

ST PETERSBURG, June 16. / TASS /. Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proposed to discuss relations between Russia and the European Union.

“There are issues that really are on the agenda at the bilateral level the EU and Russia, Russia and the European Commission” – Putin said. “I am very glad to meet you in the framework of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, and to discuss all these issues,” -. He said

“I had the pleasure to see for some discussion, including for the one in which you are participated “, – Putin appealed to the cadets. “I know that you have reserved a part of those that you are there discussing our with you a conversation face to face” -. He said

The head of the European Commission admitted that not all of his European colleagues supported the decision to visit in Russia, but he believes it is important to engage in dialogue in order to solve existing problems. “Some in Europe, of course, did not agree with this idea (visit Juncker in Russia), but I like it, because just at the moment when problems arise between us, we need (to talk),” – the head of the European Commission said, .

Juncker added that he would like to frankly exchange views with Russian President on various issues. “I’d like to, we exchanged views with the same frankness, with the same open approach, as it has been for many years. I would like to thank you for the warm, very warm welcome. We have something to say to each other, but not necessarily need to be heard, “- he said

Earlier, the European Commission chairman, speaking at a session of the SPIEF, said he wanted to discuss with the President of Russia, the question of European sanctions and retaliatory safeguard measures on the part of the Russian Federation and prospects. their removal.

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