Putin at the National Centre RUSSIA: "What should I tell Trump?"

President Vladimir Putin asked participants of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives forum an unexpected question: "What could I pass on to the US President from you?"

This happened on July 3 at the National Centre RUSSIA during the plenary session of the "Strong Ideas for a New Era" forum. The President announced that he had a scheduled telephone conversation with Donald Trump and turned to the audience with a smile, asking for suggestions.

"A conversation with the US President was planned. If nothing interferes, it will take place. What should I tell him?" he said, concluding his speech.

Before the session began, Vladimir Putin, together with the ASI Director General Svetlana Chupsheva and VEB.RF Head Igor Shuvalov, visited the "Know Ours" competition exposition at the National Centre RUSSIA — a showcase of strong domestic brands.

The forum took place over two days, July 2–3. It was organised by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the Roscongress Foundation and VEB.RF. The National Centre RUSSIA became a platform for dialogue about future scenarios for the country's development and support for ideas capable of changing people's lives today.