Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Finnish counterpart, Tarja Halonen, had the one-to-one talks, then the delegations of two countries joined the heads of state.
Relevant issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed as well as Russia-EU relations.
Following the talks President of Russian Railways Vladimir Yakunin and President and CEO of VR-Group Ltd Henry Kuitunen signed an Agreement on Creating Joint-Stock Company “Karelian Trains Ltd.”
Then Mr Putin and Ms Halonen made press statements and answered journalists' questions.
See also
Joint Press Conference with President of Finland Tarja Halonen following Russian-Finnish Talks
November 23, 2006
Visit to Finland
November 23 − 24, 2006