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Speaking with journalists following a meeting with head of the Pension Fund Mikhail Zurabov, President Vladimir Putin gave his assessment of talks on reaching a settlement in the Middle East

October 17, 2000, Sochi

Mr Putin told journalists that he does not consider the talks in Egypt a failure. The participants in the talks have shown political and civic courage, the President said, and have tried to find ways to end the confrontation. Mr Putin noted that the level of confrontation decreased during the negotiations. Any efforts aimed at achieving peace and harmony are useful, Mr Putin said.

October 17, 2000, Sochi