His Majesty Harald V and Queen Sonja received Mr Putin in the morning, after which he met with Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik.
Mr Putin and Mr Bondevik exchanged opinions on relevant European and global political problems, and discussed developments concerning Iraq and Afghanistan, and opportunities to increase joint efforts against international terrorism. Mr Putin thanked Norway for its solidarity and support during the recent tragedy in the Moscow theatre on Dubrovka Street.
The negotiators analysed various aspects of bilateral relations and plans for joint exploitation of Arctic natural resources. They approved the idea of a Russian-Norwegian Economic Forum, which should complement the work of the acting inter-governmental commission for economic cooperation.
Mr Putin and Mr Bondevik concluded the talks by signing a joint statement. The document determined the basic parameters of work to finally settle bilateral border problems and conclude an agreement on Barents Sea delineation. The parties vouched to use a comprehensive approach, which should comprise all aspects of Russian-Norwegian partnership, including fishing, energy resource prospecting and development, and defence interests.
The document reflected the problem of nuclear waste disposal in the Russian north. Russia and Norway stressed the importance of further work on the practical arrangements of notification about major accidents and of search and rescue.
The delegations signed four joint documents in the presence of Mr Putin and Mr Bondevik—on common border guarding, combating against economic crime, and partnership in information and sports.
Mr Putin and Mr Bondevik concluded the summit with press statements and a joint news conference.