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Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Busan, South Korea

November 18, 2005

President Putin. Distinguished Mr. President, allow me to cordially welcome you and your colleagues. And I get impression that with some of your colleagues, I never said goodbye. [Laughter] And it is very pleasant indeed, that with these colleagues, we virtually had permanent contacts on almost all bilateral and international issues.

And I'm especially pleased to have this meeting with you here in South Korea. You stayed here for quite a while, and probably you will tell me of your impressions.

President Bush. That's right. Thank you.

Well, thanks, Vladimir, for hosting this meeting. I always enjoy a chance to have a good discussion with you. You're right; we've got a very important relationship. We value your advice, and we value the strategic relationship we've built. So thanks—thanks again for hosting this.

NOTE: The President spoke at 12:16 p.m. at the Busan Marriott. President Putin spoke in Russian, and his remarks were translated by an interpreter.

George W. Bush, Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Busan, South Korea Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/216564

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