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Russian-American talks in Washington

June 24, 2010, Washington

Dmitry Medvedev and President of the United States Barack Obama discussed bilateral economic cooperation and Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation.

Besides, the two presidents discussed Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to Silicon Valley and reviewed various issues on the international agenda specifically addressing Iran’s nuclear programme, North Korea related matters, the Middle East peace process, and the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

Following the talks, Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama issued a number of joint statements.

The Presidents agreed to continue cooperating in strategic offensive arms cuts, encouraging energy efficiency, developing environmentally clean energy, and fighting terrorism.

Following the talks Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama held a joint news conference.

June 24, 2010, Washington