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President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with US President George Bush

September 12, 2001

Mr Bush thanked Mr Putin for being the first to respond to the US tragedy and for his sincere words of sympathy to the people of America.

The leaders of Russia and the United States noted the need to expand the international community’s cooperation in combating the main threat, namely, international terrorism. Mr Putin and Mr Bush stressed that the latest events highlighted the need for their two countries to work together more closely.

President Putin and President Bush agreed to continue their contacts.

September 12, 2001