NOVO-OGAREVO, March 3, 2004. (RIA Novosti). Vladimir Putin expressed hope for constructive cooperation between the parliament and new cabinet of ministers.
"I hope it will be a good start of constructive cooperation between the parliament and the future government," the Russian President said at the meeting with candidate for premiership Mikhail Fradkov.
"I spoke to some State Duma deputies. They expressed positive response to the consultations. I hope it will be a good beginning," the head of state said.