In connection with the upcoming change of government in Spain, Jose Maria Aznar expressed his appreciation for the fruitful cooperation in developing Russian-Spanish relations and the interaction between the two countries in the global arena.
Vladimir Putin for his part expressed satisfaction with the high level of mutual understanding achieved with the Spanish leadership which has had a fruitful impact on the development of multi-faceted cooperation between Russia and Spain.
Hope was expressed that the current level of interaction would be maintained under the new Spanish government and that further strengthening of bilateral ties would be ensured.
The conversation took place at the request of the Spanish side.