Russia has always been active in Mideastern peace efforts, and will stay so. It will do everythimg in its power to reach a just and lasting peace in the area, said Mr. Kasyanov.
Russia is calling to offer all prerequisites for further peace efforts according to the Road Map, he stressed.
The Parties highlighted dynamic progress of Russian-Israeli trade. Its turnover for last year exceeded a billion US dollars-as against $12 million in 1991, the negotiators pointed out with satisfaction.
A large entrepreneurial delegation is accompanying the Israeli Deputy Prime Minister on his visit. The businessmen are eager to start partnerships in Russia, with preference for communications and high technologies. Mr. Olmert and the delegates have attended a seminar on communications partnership, report Russian government PR.
