We felt from Chirac a willingness to push investments.

We are not satisfied with the current situation, and regard it as abnormal when the Czech authorities refuse to simplify the visa regime for Russians.

The question of sanctions against Iran puts the cart before the horse. Sanctions are in no way the best, or the only, way to solve the problem.

It makes no sense. There are permanent representatives for that.

There is nothing to assess. There is no gap,

We are very concerned about the deteriorating situation in Iraq. We are positive that starting a dialogue to promote national reconciliation and peace is the most important thing at the moment.