The presidents exchanged views on bilateral cooperation, in particular on the implementation of trade and economic projects, as well as the development of educational and cultural ties.

The final communique of the summit specified that the G20 format is a major forum for international economic cooperation.

In his remarks at the conference Mr Medvedev said that the global economic crisis has overturned ideas trendy at the end of the twentieth century on the declining role of states in the globalisation era.

Cooperation between Russia and the European Union during Spain’s presidency of the EU was the main subject on the agenda.

The part Russia and France are playing in overcoming the global financial crisis, joint humanitarian projects, and international issues, including the situation in the Middle East and the upcoming G20 summit in Pittsburgh were the subjects of discussion.

During their one-on-one talks Dmitry Medvedev and Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel discussed the international political agenda in detail, talked about the results of the G8 summit [in L'Aquila], and exchanged views on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In this context they also discussed the situation around Iran and North Korea.

Joint Statement by President of the United States of America Barack Obama and President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev Concerning Afghanistan

Beginning of Meeting with President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai and President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari

The Government, together with the Central Bank, has been instructed to submit proposals for improving Russia’s laws on supervision and regulation of financial markets, their instruments and participants, in order to fulfil the obligations made during the London summit.

Russia will continue to support the Middle East peace process and the formation of a Palestinian state, Mr Medvedev said at the meeting.