HC Deb 25 June 2002 vol 387 c777W
19. Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on bilateral relations with Russia. [62123]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Bilateral relations are excellent, with an intensive programme of high-level visits. The Prime Minister is in regular contact with President Putin: they will next meet at the G8 summit on 25–26 June. We actively support Putin's programme of reforms, and we have a productive dialogue on the full range of issues.

21. Mr. Crausby

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with Russia about combating terrorism. [62125]

28. Valerie Davey

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions are taking place with Russia on combating international terrorism. [62132]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State last discussed counter-terrorism with the Russians during the G8 Foreign Ministers' Summit in Canada on 12–13 June.

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