Opening the session of the court, held to mark Mr Putin’s visit, President of the International Court of Justice Shi Jiuyong made a speech about the role of the court within the system of international law. The speech devoted considerable place to the contribution made by the Russian school of law to the theory and practice of international law and relations.
Mr Putin then addressed the court.
Following the session, Mr Putin made a brief visit of the Peace Palace, the historical building that is home to the court.
See also
Session of the UN International Court of Justice
November 2, 2005
State Visit to the Kingdom of Netherlands
November 1 − 2, 2005