The parties paid particular attention to the development of the legal basis of their bilateral relations, and their trade and economic cooperation in the context of the financial crisis.
Mr Medvedev and Ms Halonen also discussed their countries' cooperation within the Nord Stream project and addressed cooperation in the construction of Olympic facilities in Sochi.
During their talks Mr Medvedev and Ms Halonen exchanged views on the problems of European stability, particularly the issues of energy security and Russia's initiative to conclude a new treaty on European security.
The talks continued over a working dinner.
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Beginning of Meeting with President of Finland Tarja Halonen
August 11, 2009