The Kremlin told whom to meet Putin at SPIEF – Sight

Assistant of the Russian President Yuri Ushakov told what the meeting is scheduled at President Vladimir Putin in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

According to Ushakov, Putin on Friday to hold talks Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev. “June 17 to the main plenary session, which begins at two o’clock in the afternoon, Putin will hold a bilateral meeting with Nazarbayev, who is also invited to the SPIEF”, – quotes him RIA “Novosti”.

«June 20 in St. Petersburg planned trilateral talks between presidents of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijanis on the known problem of Nagorno-Karabakh settlement. It is assumed that in the beginning, Putin will meet separately with Sargsyan and Aliyev, and then the three presidents will hold talks together, “- said Ushakov.

«Of course, on our part will be made active attempts to assist the parties in resolving the conflict. We have already played, I would even say a crucial role in ending the fighting that took place, “- said the presidential aide.

«Now we are ready to continue its mediation mission, of course, in full cooperation with other Member States, the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on the basis of the principles that were set out in the joint statement of the presidents of Russia, US and France in the period from 2009 to 2013 … Our party will spend most interested and active negotiations “, – he said.

According to Ushakov, Putin said at a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker plan to discuss the situation with the uncontrolled flow of migrants to the EU from the Middle East and North Africa.

«is supposed to consider the situation in Syria, Ukraine, and the situation with the uncontrolled flows of migrants from the Middle East and North African countries in the European Union”, – said Ushakov.

He also said that special attention during the meeting will be devoted to the normalization of trade and economic and investment cooperation, adding that Russia is the fourth largest trade partner of the EU, and tops the list of countries-suppliers of natural gas, being on the leading positions on oil and oil products supply.

The Russian leader will also hold a meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy. “Tomorrow evening, the president will hold an informal dinner with his old friend Nicolas Sarkozy. The conversation will be of free non-protocol in nature, any topic can be discussed, including, of course, the state and prospects of Russian-French relations, the possible upcoming contacts, probably, and regional issues will be discussed. Certainly Sarkozy will be interested in our assessments of the situation in the Middle East, and Syria, and so forth, “- said Ushakov. He noted that the meeting will take place at the dinner format in the Konstantinovsky Palace.

At the meeting of Putin and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at SPIEF-2016 is planned to discuss prospects of relations between Russia and the European Union. “It is assumed that Putin and Renzi talks will address current foreign policy topics. The two leaders will exchange views on the current state and prospects of relations between Russia and the European Union. It is planned to discuss the subject of cooperation between Russia and Italy in the fight against international terrorism, in particular, with LIH *, as well as issues of political settlement in Syria and Libya, “- said Ushakov.

In addition, Putin will meet on June 16 on the sidelines SPIEF with the head of Guinea’s Alpha Conde. “Putin receives President of the Republic of Guinea. Many topics: capacity and cooperation in trade, investment, humanitarian. One topic that is primarily concerned with Guinean partners – is counter fever Ebola, “- said Ushakov. According to him, to counter fever theme will be discussed at the SPIEF fields.

According to Ushakov, now in the final stage of preparation for the Russian clinical trials of vaccines against Ebola virus in Guinea.

It is known that the development of Russian foreign counterparts have a higher efficiency and less stringent requirements for the storage and transportation conditions, which is especially important in Africa.

The disease caused by the Ebola virus (BVVE) – an acute viral infection that affects humans and some animals.

Also, the President will meet with the heads of international news agencies. “There will be Putin’s conversation with the heads of international news agencies. This event traditionally concludes the President’s participation in the Forum program. It is held for the third year, “- said Ushakov.

According to him, provided for open discussion. Putin “for the seed to say a few words,” and then the heads of news agencies will be able to ask questions on a wide range of topics. Total in the meeting will be attended by the heads of 15 leading news agencies, including: Associated Press, Reuters, Xinhua, Kyodo News.

On Thursday, Putin will hold a meeting with the heads of international sovereign investment funds, including European and Middle Eastern countries.

«The President will attend a working lunch with representatives of the international investment community … is organized by the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Among the participants – members of the International RDIF expert council, heads of leading foreign sovereign investment funds from 18 countries, including Bahrain, France, Italy, Qatar, China, UK, Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, the United States, Japan and other countries “- said Ushakov.

SPIEF 2016 will be a jubilee, it will be held for the twentieth time in St. Petersburg from 16 to 18 June. In this area of ​​the forum this year will move from the traditional “Lenexpo” on Vasilyevsky Island in Congress and Exhibition Center “Expoforum” on Pulkovo Heights.