The talks concluded with the signing of several bilateral agreements: an intergovernmental agreement simplifying visa formalities between the two countries, a memorandum on cooperation in physical culture and sport, an intergovernmental agreement on readmission, and an agreement on cooperation in disaster and emergency relief and international development assistance.
Mr Medvedev met with members of the Russian and Swiss business communities.
Earlier in the day, Mr Medvedev was welcomed by President of the Swiss Confederation Hans-Rudolf Merz at a ceremony at the government Lohn residence in Kehrsatz.
See also
Speech at Official Meeting with President of the Swiss Confederation Hans-Rudolf Merz
September 21, 2009
Beginning of Russian-Swiss Talks
September 21, 2009
Opening Remarks at News Conference following Russian-Swiss Talks and Answers to Journalists’ Questions
September 21, 2009
Beginning of Meeting with Representatives of Russian and Swiss Business Communities
September 21, 2009
Visit to Switzerland
September 21 − 22, 2009