Talks between Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban were held at the latter’s residence, the Carmelite Cloister.
The discussion covered the entire range of issues related to Russian-Hungarian cooperation, above all in the field of trade, the economy and culture, as well as several topical international and regional matters.
Following the meeting, a package of agreements was signed in the presence of the leaders, including a plan of measures on implementing a comprehensive programme of Russian-Hungarian interregional cooperation and a treaty between the Russian Federation and Hungary on social security.
The documents signed also include memorandums on cooperation in oncology, physical fitness and sports, and railway transport. In addition, the sides signed a number of agreements on cooperation between the Russian oil company LUKOIL and the Hungarian oil and gas corporation MOL Group.
Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban made statements for the press and replied to media questions.
