OREANDA-NEWS. January 23, 2009.The conversation addressed relevant aspects of cooperation between Russia and the Netherlands in various fields. In particular, the importance of further development of cooperation in the field of fuel and energy, where the two countries successfully and effectively cooperate in implementing large joint projects in Russian regions in Siberia and the Far East, was addressed.

Mr Medvedev and Mr Balkenende also discussed a plan for bilateral relations on various levels in the near future.