The leaders’ first work session was devoted to problems stemming from the financial crisis and strategies for overcoming it, the fight against poverty, global climate change, issues of disarmament and non-proliferation, Iran’s nuclear programme, the situation surrounding the Korean peninsula, the Middle East peace process, and other current issues in international security.
A separate discussion was held regarding the price of oil. Dmitry Medvedev expressed his view that it would be unrealistic to regulate oil prices through administrative measures.
A number of documents were passed based on the outcomes of the meeting.