“This is an important issue for Russia, and a serious problem that should always be at the centre of our attention.”
During the meeting, Vladimir Putin said it is “absolutely necessary” to follow the path of economic integration in light of the objective needs of the economies of both nations. The Kyrgyz president stressed that “Russia is our strategic partner.”
Vladimir Putin proposed to the Ukrainian president that the nations sign a free trade agreement. President Yanukovych promised to resolve this issue.
Vladimir Putin and Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke in favour of renewing the basic treaty between the two countries, which, as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said, “has a very good track record.”
Vladimir Putin and Viktor Zubkov discussed the state of the grain market and grain export opportunities. The First Deputy Prime Minister believes that the current market situation remains stable, and that Russia should not impose any grain export restrictions this year. Mr Putin instructed Mr Zubkov to prepare a meeting to assess preparations for the spring sowing season.
Mr Putin and Mr Mishustin discussed FTS operating results for the first months of 2012, which Mr Putin deemed to be “decent.” In addition, Mr Mishustin reported on the implementation of the prime minister's directive to write off the public's personal tax liabilities, spoke about the expansion of online services, and also mentioned VAT refunds.