14 Jul 2011 09:31

U.S. resolutely supports Russia's WTO accession - Clinton

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW. July 14 (Interfax) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Washington supports Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization.

This will help deepen the two countries' economic ties, she said at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Washington on Wednesday.

The issue of Russia's WTO accession is a priority for President Barack Obama, she said.

The press conference was broadcast live by the Rossiya 24 television channel.