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An official reception was given in honour of the Russian President at Guildhall at London City

June 25, 2003
23:55
Guildhall, London
President Putin before the start of an official reception on behalf of London City Lord Mayor.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and wife (centre), London City Lord Mayor Gavin Arthur (left) and wife (right), Prince Michael of Kent with wife (in the background) before the start of an official reception in honour of the Russian head of state.
President Putin with the wife of Prince Michael of Kent at a reception on behalf of the London City Lord Mayor.
President Putin at an official reception on behalf of the London City Lord Mayor.

Vladimir Putin was the first Russian leader in the last century and a half to be honoured with a reception at Guildhall on behalf of the City Lord Mayor.

In the square in front of Guildhall the Russian President and his wife were greeted by the Royal Guards of Honour. Vladimir and Lyudmila Putin visited the Guildhall Picture Gallery and left entries in the honoured guests book.

Vladimir Putin and Gavin Arthur, the Lord Mayor of the City, exchanged brief speeches of greetings in the Old Library.

The distinguished guests then proceeded to the Grand Hall to attend a dinner with 750 guests. Among them were members of the Cabinet, lawmakers, prominent churchmen, representatives of the judiciary and the diplomatic corps, military men and influential businessmen.

Addressing the guests at Guildhall Mr Putin emphasized that developing relations with Europe was a priority for Russia.

Of late, the President stressed, the business contacts between the two countries have been progressing very effectively, not least thanks to the political will of the Untied Kingdom, and personally the Queen and the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

See also

Speech at a Welcoming Ceremony in the City of London
June 25, 2003
Speech at the International Energy Conference, Russia-Britain: Long-Term Partnership
June 26, 2003
State Visit to the UK
June 22 − 26, 2003

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Publication date: June 25, 2003, 23:55

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