“With our combined efforts we will be able to bring the work of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to a whole new level and achieve the ambitious goal of transforming our organisation into a foundational structure of the global economic and political architecture, an effective platform for cooperation between regional associations and an avenue for expanding dialogue with neighbouring countries.”

The governor reported to the prime minister on several indicators such as GRP per capita and budget. The area is one of the top economic regions in the country. Housing construction is developing quite well. Other issues discussed at the meeting are social programmes for healthcare, school and preschool education.

“We have everything that we need in order to live a decent life and make our children happy – on the basis of unity. This is an indispensable foundation for the development of our state,” Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said at GAZ.

“The Government will continue largely to adhere to the limitation of the growth rate of inflation. The burden of developing the industry cannot be passed on to the consumer. We must consider the interests of the entire economy. And this means that the emphasis should be placed on market-based instruments for financing investments...”