ZERO HEDGE - KREMLIN CONFIRMS TRUMP-PUTIN CALL WAS "FRIENDLY, CONSTRUCTIVE, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL," PRIORITIZED "FIGHTING TERRORISM"

Kremlin Confirms Trump-Putin Call Was "Friendly, Constructive, Mutually Beneficial", Prioritized "Fighting Terrorism"

by Tyler Durden
Jan 28, 2017 3:14 PM

Vladimir Putin reportedly congratulated Donald Trump for officially assuming office and wished him success in his future activities, during the two controversial leaders' first conversation since the inauguration.



As The Kremlin reports (via Google Translate):

During the meeting, both sides had shown a disposition to actively work together on stabilization and development of Russian-American interaction - in a constructive, equal and mutually beneficial basis.

Thoroughly discussed current international issues, including the fight against terrorism, the situation in the Middle East, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the sphere of strategic stability and non-proliferation, the situation around the Iranian nuclear program and the Korean Peninsula. Also touched upon the main aspects of the crisis in Ukraine. It was agreed to establish a partnership in all these and other areas.

At the same time highlighted the priority of joint efforts in the fight against the main threat - international terrorism. The Presidents called for establishing a real coordination of US and Russian actions in order to defeat ISIS and other terrorist groups in Syria.

Underscired was the importance of the restoration of mutually beneficial trade and economic ties between the business communities of the two countries, which could further stimulate progressive and stable development of bilateral relations.

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to work on possible dates and a venue for their personal meeting.

Donald Trump asked to convey the wishes of happiness and prosperity to the Russian people, noting that the US people are sympathetic to Russia and its citizens.

Vladimir Putin, in turn, stressed that the Russian experience similar feelings towards the Americans. He recalled that our country for more than two centuries, America has supported, has been an ally in two world wars, and now considers the US as an important partner in the fight against international terrorism.

The leaders agreed to maintain regular personal contacts.

The conversation took place in a positive and businesslike manner.
We look forward to CNN's (and Chuck Schumer's and John McCain's) spin on this.

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