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President Vladimir Putin met with King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden

October 8, 2001, The Kremlin, Moscow

The welcoming ceremony was held in the Kremlin’s St George Hall.

The President said the Swedish King’s visit to Russia was a confirmation of the high level of contacts between the two countries in diverse areas.

King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia, accompanied by a group of leading Swedish businessmen, arrived at the invitation of the Russian President. This is the second visit of the royal couple to Russia since June 1978.

October 8, 2001, The Kremlin, Moscow