The formal meeting of the European Council in Stockholm starts on Friday. The EU heads of state and government will also meet Russia s President Vladimir Putin, who is visiting Stockholm in connection with the summit meeting. The ministers arrive at the Stockholm International Fairs in lvsj , where they will be welcomed by Prime Minister G ran Persson and Minister for Foreign Affairs Anna Lindh. 9.30-10.00 Meeting with the Speaker of the European Parliament, Nicole Fontaine. 10.00-11.40 First working session for the Members of the European Council.
Economic reforms are on the agenda.
11.20 12.00 14.20 President Putin arrives at the Stockholm International Fairs where he will first have a short meeting with Prime Minister G ran Persson. Discussions between the Russian President and the EU heads of state and government. The meeting will be followed by a working lunch. Press conference with President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister G ran Persson. The afternoon discussions are expected to focus on social issues.