The prime minister stressed that the government’s top proprieties are: unconditional fulfilment of the state’s social commitments, adjusting the state apparatus to serve the interests of the people, and providing support for their civic and business initiatives.

"Together, we should address our common goals of development and qualitative changes in the structure of the Russian economy. We keep talking about modernisation, which is a perfectly good objective, but modernisation should lead to structural changes in the economy and ensure sustainable growth."

“We are to find the kind of solutions that will give Russia the opportunity to go forward confidently and build a strong innovative economy, and each year of this development must bring real and palpable improvement in the life of people, for the absolute majority of Russian families. This is the thrust of our policy.”