US, RF make preps for Obama visit to Russia - William Burns

WASHINGTON. April 28. KAZINFORM William Burns, US Undersecretary of State and former US Ambassador in Moscow, has assured an Itar-Tass correspondent that the United States and Russia conduct active preparations for Barack Obama's visit to Russia in July. Burns presented a report on prospects for Russia-US relations at the 28th World Russian Forum here on Monday; Kazinform refers to ITAR-TASS.

Burns pointed out that a constructive beginning had been set during the two presidents' meeting in London and that the US wants to carry on this work on that basis. He said the US believes that the sides will manage to achieve specific and tangible results; Kazinform cites ITAR-TASS. See www.itar-tass.com for full version