US, Russian President meet ahead of summit

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-02-2009 09:14

Also ahead of the G20 US President Barack Obama had his first meeting with Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev.

Medvedev confirmed that the pair agreed to open a new page in US-Russia relations and to share joint responsibilities for the situation in the world.

President Barack Obama meets with Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev at Winfield House in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Meanwhile Obama said he and Medvedev had constructive dialogue on nuclear proliferation, counter-terrorism and economic stability.

In a joint statement, the leaders announced that they will pursue a new treaty to limit nuclear weapons. The existing treaty expires in December.

Negotiators will report the first results by July when Obama is due to visit Moscow. Later Wednesday,

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown met at 10 Downing Street with Medvedev and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.