Statement

by the NATO Secretary General
on the election of Dmitriy Medvedev
as Russian President

Following the presidential elections held last Sunday in Russia, I have sent a letter of  congratulations to the President-elect, Mr. Dmitriy Medvedev.

NATO looks forward to working with the new President, within the NATO-Russia Council, to strengthen our practical cooperation, and to step up our dialogue.

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