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MOSCOW – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said economic cooperation with Belgium, including in the energy sector, will develop, ITAR-TASS reported.

"Recently we’ve promoted our cooperation, including on the energy track, and our business relationship. I know that you met with the Gazprom leadership," Medvedev said in his meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme on Wednesday.

"We’ll expect Belgian businessmen to arrive in Russia any time soon," the president said.

"Your visit to Russia is private, but its agenda is rather intensive," Medvedev stressed. The Russian president recalled that he had recently visited Belgium.

The Belgian prime minister expressed condolences on the terrorist act in Domodedovo that killed 35 people, including foreigners.

Speaking about bilateral relations, Leterme said, "Lately we’ve succeeded in promoting cooperation, including in the energy sector." "The documents, which have been signed by our countries, look more concrete. Belgium plays an important role in logistics, international and gas trade. It is becoming a kind of an international hub of gas lines," the Belgian prime minister said.

In his words, "I’ve met today with Belgian businessmen who are very interested in working in Russia." He recalled, "These days the European summit will focus on energy issues." "We believe that our energy policy will be weighty and trusting if we take into account Russia’s key role," Leterme added.