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Press Statement following the G8 Summit
(17/07/06)

G8/2006 RUSSIA

Prikhodko Thanks Reporters for Covering G8 Summit in St. Petersburg
(12/09/06)

"We cooperated intensively and effectively with all the media covering the G8 summit," he said. Prikhodko noted that as part of its G8 Presidency, Russia is planning to conduct another ten events involving foreign ministries, sherpas, etc.

Russia Intends to Hand Over its G8 Presidency to Germany on January 1, 2007
(12/09/06)

He pointed out that Moscow and Berlin "are working together on the substance of the G8 presidency, its protocol and organizational issues, security problems, and communication with NGOs."

Speakers of G8 Parliaments to Meet in St. Petersburg
(11/09/06)

"The fifth annual meeting of G8 speakers will take place at the Taurida Palace in St. Petersburg on September 15-17," said Chairman of the Duma's International Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev.

Gryzlov urges the world to unite against terrorism
(10/09/06)

The speaker stressed that this attack against the United States shows that the terrorists can deal a severe blow against civilized world in any place, and in any country.

Japanese MP to discuss nuclear issues at G8 parliamentary meeting in St. Petersburg
(08/09/06)

Asked how G8 parliaments could counteract new challenges and threats to humanity at a legislative level, Yohei Kono, chairman of the lower house of Japan's parliament, said he intended to raise nuclear issues at the G8 parliamentary meeting in St. Petersburg on September 15-17 in light of the North Korean and Iranian positions.

Putin calls anxiety about other countries’ energy dependence on Russia fictitious
(08/09/06)

"We are increasing energy output and the share of energy resources on the global market. This is a substantial contribution to price control and the settlement of energy issues in general. Other countries' concerns about the energy dependence on Russia are fictitious and come from their ambitions to use them in competition," Putin said.

Mexico seeks participation in implementation of G8 agenda – Mexican president-elect
(07/09/06)

The politician, who is due to start his six-year presidential office on December 1, said international organizations, institutions and unions, including the UN and the G8, can rely on the Mexican government as an ally committed to cooperation on all peace-related international issues.

London to host World Nuclear Association's conference
(07/09/06)

On the first day, Russian and U.S. representatives will discuss the goals of the international nuclear community, said WNA executive director Adrian Collins.

Special services must cooperate in fighting terrorism – British minister
(07/09/06)

The events of August 10, when the British police and security services prevented a planned terrorist attack of an unprecedented scale, prove that this dialogue is crucial to achieve tangible results, he added.

Countries must join efforts with business in fighting terrorism – Russian President’s special representative
(06/09/06)

"Businessmen representing big companies, as well as medium-sized and small businesses, must realize that terrorism is an evil that must be fought using all possible means," Anatoly Safonov said.

G8 heads of parliament to offer specific advice on global problems
(06/09/06)

"Russia is presiding over the Group of Eight this year," he said on Wednesday, "and I am positive that the parliamentary meeting will be very well organized and will come up with specific advice on how to solve global problems."

Energy security still tops the agenda – IMF head
(05/09/06)

With high energy prices continuing to prevail on world markets, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) considers energy security to be a problem facing both consumers and suppliers.

Briefing by russian sherpa Igor Shuvalov
(05/09/06)

"Russia is proceeding from its interests, and is making only strategic decisions on Iran," Shuvalov said. "For tactical reasons, it is necessary to exercise great caution in tackling this problem."

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