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President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with US President George W. Bush. The conversation took place on America's initiative

May 16, 2003

Mr Bush expressed his condolences over the recent terrorist attacks in Chechnya. The two leaders emphasised the permanent threat of international terrorism and stressed the need to develop counter-terrorist cooperation.

Mr Putin and Mr Bush discussed the agenda of the upcoming Russian-American summit in St Petersburg. Both parties confirmed their intention to conduct a dialogue on the development of bilateral relations and strengthening Russian-American strategic partnership.

May 16, 2003