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Italian Prime Minister To Make Two-Day Visit To Russia


Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti is due to meet with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti is due to meet with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti is arriving in Moscow on his first official visit to Russia.

Monti's two-day schedule in Russia, beginning July 22, includes a trip to the Black Sea port city of Sochi as well as meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

The agenda of Monti’s talks with the Russian leadership includes international problems such as the eurozone debt crisis, Russia’s partnership with the European Union and NATO, and the deteriorating security situation in Syria.

Several contracts with Italian companies are expected to be signed during Monti’s talks with Medvedev.

Based on reporting by TMNews Press Agency and RIA Novosti

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