Putin Invites German President-Elect Steinmeier to Visit Russia

The Russian leader expressed hope for a constructive dialogue in a congratulatory telegram to new German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.


Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday, elected earlier in the day the president of Germany, inviting him to visit Russia at his convenience and expressing hope for the continuation of the constructive dialogue, the Kremlin's press office said, Sputnik reported.

"Vladimir Putin confirmed his commitment to the continuation of constructive dialogue on the topical matters on bilateral and international agenda and invited Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit Russia at his convenience,"

The Russian president also expressed certainty that the actions of the new German president would "facilitate the development of the Russian-German relationship, productive cooperation in different spheres benefiting the interests of both countries within the framework of the strengthening of the stability and security in Europe and across the world."

Steinmeier is set to assume office on March 19.
 (Tasnim)
12/2/17