"What we need to do is remove the reasons for the monopolisation of particular commodities and service markets. The competition development programme aims at settling just such structural problems."

"We are convinced that truly sustained and harmonious development in the age of globalisation is possible only in societies that are trying to ensure well-being for their citizens and can effectively combat the destructive forces of social, ethnic and any other discord and hatred."

Vladimir Putin and Vyacheslav Shtyrov discussed the situation in the region, particularly the problems of gold mining.

Vladimir Putin and Valery Shantsev discussed the situation in the region, particularly unemployment and investment programmes.

The Deputy Prime Minister said that state regulation of prices of weapons and military equipment should be formalised in legislation.

"Government bodies at all levels should give priority to the formation of the younger generation's healthy lifestyle. I'd like to emphasise that it must become a top priority."

"The structure of trade requires improvement, its present content corresponds to the interests of our countries. We supply you with grain and machine equipment, while you are exporting agricultural products, seafood, and everything that is in demand in the Russian market to us."