Vladimir Putin and Aníbal Cavaco Silva media briefing
Published: 25 October, 2007, 16:29
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Portuguese counterpart Aníbal Cavaco Silva gave a joint media briefing following talks in Lisbon. The leaders focused on cultural and economic ties between their countries. A Q&A session with journalists followed.
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