President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder discussed international political issues and bilateral relations. In particular, they discussed the situation in the Middle East, Iran, Iraq and the North Caucasus.
Economic and energy cooperation also received considerable attention.
The fight against terrorism came in for attention with discussion focusing on an action plan to follow up on the declarations regarding the fight against terrorism made and approved by Russia and Germany after the tragedy in Beslan.
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Visit to Germany
December 20 − 21, 2004