The Russian head of state emphasised that economic cooperation between the two countries has a solid basis and expressed his hope for the successful development of Russian-Israeli relations in future.
Speaking about a Middle Eastern peace settlement, the President declared that Russia will continue to play a constructive and active role in this process.
Dmitry Medvedev thanked the government of Israel for its decision to transfer the Sergievsky compound in Jerusalem to the Russian Federation.
See also
Beginning of Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert
October 7, 2008