A set of issues connected with bringing the global economy out of crisis and rendering aid to disadvantaged countries was discussed at the meeting.
A set of issues connected with bringing the global economy out of crisis and rendering aid to disadvantaged countries was discussed at the meeting.
“We proceed from the fact that Vnesheconombank’s participation in the financial rehabilitation of several commercial banks was a forced measure. It was VEB’s contribution to the common efforts to maintain the sustainability and efficiency of the Russian financial system during the global crisis. The end result of these efforts must be a complete restoration of the solvency of the lending agencies that experience difficulties.”
First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov denied rumours of upcoming “huge” dismissals. “No dismissals are planned for AvtoVAZ,” he said, adding that he “has been instructed by the Prime Minister to ensure that people quit their jobs only if they are offered new jobs.”
“Literature has always been an essential intellectual component of the Russian mentality. It was truly a brand of our country, Russia.”
They discussed social and economic conditions in St Petersburg, its electric power supply and the development of the urban infrastructure.
“There is progress in Russian-Belarusian interaction on the main areas of cooperation, critical for commodity producers. Belarus continues to purchase energy at the lowest prices among the CIS countries and in the world in general, which is no exaggeration. This includes gas, which Belarus also receives."
“We consider privatisation to be one of the key tools in reforming the real economy, in improving the competitive environment and in attracting additional investment.”
“Avtovaz has been Russia’s leading car manufacturer and retailer for many years, and presently accounts for 25% of the national automobile market.”
"According to company reports, preparations are proceeding smoothly and on schedule. The heating season is in fact already on in many regions. Territorial energy systems and most housing and utilities companies have completed their preparations on time: they have finished the required repairs and formed the necessary backups."