Mr Putin and Mr Osipov discussed issues related to the development of Akademgorodok and other major research centres. The prime minister called attention to the importance of these centres implementing their scientific inventions, particularly in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Mr Putin and Mr Osipov also touched on the RAS's international cooperation in the field of astronomy.

“We have built a new modern infrastructural facility that meets all the requirements of the 21st century. It is instrumental in the development of the country's south, of the Novorossiisk seaport and of the entire infrastructure of Russia's southern regions.”

Vladimir Putin said that Russia will not jeopardize the health of its citizens. At the same time, the prime minister expressed a general interest in receiving these products from European countries, and added that he is waiting for relevant information from the European Commission.

"What is being implemented here, in Sochi, could well be Russia's largest infrastructure project. We are building roads, bridges, tunnels, and of course, extending the railway.”

“We are confident that relations between Russia and Abkhazia will continue to get stronger in every respect,” said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

The Russian prime minister said at the meeting: “Russia as a close ally and loyal friend will stand with the Abkhazian people.”