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Results with Vladimir Putin
On limiting foreign investment in Russia. Vladimir Putin expressed concern about the possibility of limiting investment activity in the American market after the adoption of a law in the United States that involves the activation of intelligence services when considering the issue of allowing investments into the American economy. “Naturally, in our opinion, this may lead to certain restrictions on investment activity, and this, of course, is a step away from the liberal economy,” the president said. “In this regard, we remember the time when we had limited economic opportunities, including in the field of investment, and we were constantly reproached that we should open our economy as widely as possible and provide investment opportunities to foreign companies. But now that we have such opportunities, other countries - our partners - are taking steps in the completely opposite direction. They close off opportunities or create conditions for the closure of their markets, at least for investments. This causes some concern on our part... If things continue like this, we will have to take appropriate steps to protect our interests.”
On negotiations with the United States on the deployment of American missile defense in Europe : “All is not lost, we have healthy optimism,” said the Russian President. “We have different approaches both on a number of issues on the international agenda and in the economy. This is natural. The only thing that matters is how, by what means and in what style we can solve these problems. You can be confrontational, you can rattle weapons, or you can look for compromises and come to an agreement.”
About a sense of duty. Russia has no doubt that the $1 billion loan issued to Indonesia will be returned, Vladimir Putin said. "Indonesia is an absolutely solvent country. We have no doubt that this is a repayable debt," the president said. According to the Russian president, this deal with Indonesia has several vectors. "The first is political, strengthening Russia's position in the region. The second is economic, since the money will go to the Russian economy."
About his presidency. Vladimir Putin said that he does not intend to slow down the pace of his work until the end of his term as President of the Russian Federation. “In our country, one of the most beloved sports is ice hockey. We know how real professionals play. Until the last second. And I spoke about this in the message, I myself will work this way and will do everything so that all ministers I want the government and the administration to work in exactly this style."
On relations with the Islamic world. “Russia traditionally maintains good relations with the Islamic, Arab world in particular. We intend to expand the geography of these relations.”
About visiting Kamchatka. “Conclusions will come later, as for the result of the work, we cannot be satisfied with how the decision to improve the remote Far Eastern region of Russia is being implemented,” Mr. Putin said, answering a question about the results of a meeting he held on development Kamchatka Territory last week. “As for the military, I am satisfied, but there is something to work on here too. The military infrastructure has been created, now we need to deal with the shore,” he said. “I have already said that it is unacceptable for Russian military personnel to live in such conditions. I instructed the Minister of Defense to present a program for Vilyuchinsk. I am confident that it will be implemented. As for the situation in Kamchatka as a whole, if we work persistently, there will be success. But so far I don’t see such persistence,” the president concluded.
About time and space. “It’s much more effective to package (make visits to several countries at once. - - Ed. ) than to go out every time.” Answering a question from an ITAR-TASS correspondent whether he changes his watch when he travels, the president raised his right hand and showed his wristwatch: “I always have Moscow time.” “We traveled thousands of kilometers to Australia not to sip jelly, so it was a sin not to take advantage and not conduct a working, official visit.” About the negotiations in Indonesia, the president said that they were also “on the way to Australia.” “Here (in the UAE. - Ed. ) we are actually on our way home,” he added.
About fishing with George Bush . Vladimir Putin invited his American colleague George Bush to decide for himself where they should go fishing together in Russia. Putin invited the US president to go fishing during their meeting at the APEC summit in Sydney on September 7. Yesterday, in a conversation with journalists, Vladimir Putin said: “We have good friendly relations. I enjoy spending my free time with him. As for the place and time (fishing - Ed. ) - the choice is his." Putin noted that there are many places for fishing in Russia - Baikal, Siberia, the north of the European part of Russia. "It's beautiful there. George Bush loves fishing, and I think he'll enjoy it. If I didn't enjoy such contacts, I wouldn't make such offers."