Putin meets Katsav, Sharon; comments, museum, dinner

Описание: (28 Apr 2005)

1. Russian President Vladimir Putin's motorcade arriving, Putin getting out of car and is greeted by Israeli President Moshe Katsav
2. Katsav and Putin inspecting troops
3. Katsav and Putin meeting dignitaries
4. Israeli President Moshe Katsav and the Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving and sitting down to sign a joint statement
5. Putin signing joint statement, pan to Katsav
6. Katsav and Putin exchanging signed document
7. Katsav and Putin walking to podium
8. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Vladimir Putin, Russian President
"With Iran we are working to use the nuclear power for peaceful causes. We are strongly opposing any plans from Iran to obtain atomic weapons. Our position, I think, is also shared by Israel."
9. SOUNDBITE: (Hebrew) Moshe Katsav, Israeli President (starts on pullout from Putin)
"There is a difference of opinions between the Russian president and I, despite the measures taken by Russia and by Russia's president to decrease the dangers. In recent days, Syria transferred more missiles to the Hezbollah."
10. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Vladimir Putin, Russian President:
"Our military personnel wanted to supply the region and Syria with more modern systems that have a longer range called Escander. I personally vetoed this deal. So it should not be said that we are behaving irresponsibly, on the contrary."
11. Katsav and Putin shake hands and exit
12. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Russian President Vladimir Putin entering room
13. Various, Sharon, and Putin and delegates around table
14. Putin being introduced to Israeli delegates
15. Various, Sharon, Putin and other delegates at lunch table
16. Putin in memorial hall
17. Putin laying wreath
18. Wide shot memorial hall
19. Wide shot dinner
20. Putin and Katsav toasting
21. Wide shot dinner

STORYLINE:

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Israel's President and Prime Minister on Thursday as part of a visit to Israel that has been marked by Israeli criticism and disagreements on various issues.

Israeli President Moshe Katsav had greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin at a ceremony at the presidential residence in Jerusalem earlier in the day amid anticipation of serious disagreements that were expected to surface during their meetings.

At the ceremony, Putin examined an honour guard of Israeli soldiers and greeted Jewish, Muslim and Christian religious leaders.

Katsav told Putin that the two countries had a "mutual duty" of fighting anti-Semitism and terrorism.

Before holding talks, both leaders spoke of their wish to increase and broaden the relationship between the two nations.

The Israeli leaders had tough messages on Thursday for Putin on the second day of his historic visit.

They objected to Putin's proposal to host an international Mideast peace conference - an offer he unveiled during his visit to Egypt on Wednesday, his plan to sell anti-aircraft missiles to Syria and his support for Iran's nuclear programme.

Later, in a news conference Putin said Iran must accept international supervision of its nuclear activities.

Israel has criticised Russia's support for Iran's nuclear programme.

The Russian leader insisted on Thursday that Russia was only helping Iran develop nuclear energy for peaceful use.

Addressing Israeli fears that he's affecting the region's balance of power, Putin said in a joint press conference with Katsav that he "strongly opposes any plans from Iran to obtain atomic weapons."

Putin also defended the planned sale of Russian anti-aircraft missiles to Syria, saying the weapons don't pose a threat to Israel.








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