I believe that meetings at the top level in a relatively informal atmosphere are always useful, and there is reason to hope that we will make progress in resolving the matters we will be considering.

If the United Kingdom considers it necessary to start a dialogue on certain issues, we are ready for that, we are not going to pout or sulk. We take quite a pragmatic approach towards cooperation with our partners and we believe that it would be beneficial for both our countries.

The goal we have set for ourselves, which is to diversify our cooperation with China, is making progress.

President al-Assad and his army are the only force that actually fights ISIS.

The Central Bank is constantly purchasing, purchasing and selling and vice versa - this is their job.

I believe that global common interests are a good foundation for finding solutions together.

Economic crimes are complex in nature, difficult to untangle, and they must be investigated according to the procedures set by the law.