Friendly foreign policy

Medvedev said Russia's foreign policy during his presidency will be predictable, honest and creditable, while preserving the interest of the Russian people.

"Russia's foreign policy should be rational, practical, friendly and open," he said.

"Russia supports all nations and countries to achieve free, peaceful and democratic development, supports the idea of settling conflicts within efficient regimes such as the United Nations and existing international laws, and through talks," he added.

(Xinhua News Agency May 23, 2008)