The Russian President and the Canadian Prime Minister noted the good state of their two countries’ relations.
Vladimir Putin has expressed his support for the agreements that provide for large-scale cooperation between Russian Gazprom and Canadian Petro-Canada.
The Russian head of state also told about awarding the former Governor General of Canada, Adrienne Clarkson, the Order of Friendship for her contribution to the development of Russian-Canadian relations.
Following the talks Vladimir Putin and Stephen Harper adopted a Joint Statement on Canada-Russia Energy Cooperation and a Joint Policy Statement on Canada-Russia Relations.
See also
JOINT STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA STEPHEN HARPER AND PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION VLADIMIR PUTIN ON CANADA-RUSSIA ENERGY COOPERATION
January 15, 2006
JOINT POLICY STATEMENT BY PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER AND PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION VLADIMIR PUTIN ON CANADA-RUSSIA RELATIONS
January 15, 2006
G8 Summit
July 14 − 17, 2006