In a face-to-face conversation Mr Putin and Mr Bush discussed different aspects of Russian-US cooperation and relevant international issues.
Then the consultations continued with the participation of both countries’ delegations.
On the Russian side, taking part in the negotiations were Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov, Security Council Secretary Vladimir Rushailo, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Prikhodko and Russian Ambassador to the United States Yury Ushakov.
The US side was represented by Secretary of State Colin Powell, Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice.