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President Vladimir Putin met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Ivanov

August 23, 2000, The Kremlin, Moscow

As Igor Ivanov said to journalists after the meeting, the Norwegian-based Stolt Offshore Company would give its conclusions in 10 days about the chances of recovering the nuclear submarine Kursk.

The minister added that the Norwegian company was studying every aspect of the problem, including available personnel and equipment, and related hazards.

As he was answering journalists’ questions, Mr Ivanov said Dutch experts may be invited to join the recovery operation.

August 23, 2000, The Kremlin, Moscow