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President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi

February 17, 2003

Mr Putin and Mr Berlusconi discussed the further development of Russian-Italian relations in the cultural, trade and economic spheres.

During the conversation, which took place just before the EU summit on Iraq, Mr Putin confirmed Russia’s position in favour of a peaceful solution according to Resolution 1441 of the UN Security Council. The results of the UN Security Council meeting on February 14 showed that these possibilities were not exhausted.

February 17, 2003