U.S. President George W. Bush called Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday to congratulate for his inauguration and also raised U.S. concerns about Georgia.
"President Bush called Russian President Medvedev today to congratulate him on his inauguration. The two leaders underscored the importance of the U.S.-Russia relationship and they look forward to working together," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said.
"President Bush raised his concerns about the situation in Georgia and hoped that all sides were working to reduce tensions," Perino said.
Bush said he looked forward to seeing Medvedev at a Group of Eight summit in Japan in July, Perino said, adding that Bush also called Medvedev's predecessor, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin "to wish him well in his new post."
Bush has said he will work with Medvedev and meanwhile urged Russia to show restraint over its tension with neighboring Georgia.
Source:Xinhua
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