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Vladimir Putin met with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper

July 15, 2006, Strelna, St Petersburg

The Russian President and the Canadian Prime Minister noted the good state of their two countries’ relations.

Vladimir Putin has expressed his support for the agreements that provide for large-scale cooperation between Russian Gazprom and Canadian Petro-Canada.

The Russian head of state also told about awarding the former Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson, the Order of Friendship for her contribution to the development of Russian-Canadian relations.

Following the talks Vladimir Putin and Stephen Harper adopted a Joint Statement on Canada-Russia Energy Cooperation and a Joint Policy Statement on Canada-Russia Relations.

July 15, 2006, Strelna, St Petersburg