"My colleagues and I remember the warm reception we had in Tripoli. We did a great deal together not only to restore the Russian-Libyan relations but also to lay a foundation for their future."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Culture Minister Alexander Avdeyev and Mariinsky Theatre Artistic Director Valery Gergiev to discuss Mariinsky Theatre reconstruction.
"Russian money will work in Russia, and any sign of corporate economic selfishness will have consequences. We must suppress any attempts to export allocations intended for the Russian industry to the currency market. So I think it is correct to toughen Central Bank control over the management of banks having access to government allocations."
Speaking after the commission’s meeting, Mr Zhukov said that “on the whole, Russia considers the Czech Republic to be a reliable and promising trade partner”. He added that a reduction in Russian oil supplies to the Czech Republic has no link with the decision to deploy elements of the US missile defence system on its territory.
The volume of loans extended for the real sector of the economy is currently at the level of 17 trillion roubles, said Kudrin. “That is several times the annual budget of the Russian Federation,” he said.
Mr Kozak said that half of the sites planned for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi should be attractive for investment. “Over 200 different facilities will be constructed, and half of them are attractive for investing,” he said.
The Supervisory Board approved the report on the Bank’s activities for the first nine months of 2008. Mr Zubkov noted that “during the first nine months of this year the Bank has maintained a positive dynamic, including in supporting the implementation of the National Programme for the Development of Agriculture in 2008-2012.
"No doubt, considerable budget funds will be needed to support the financial sector and industries. The amount should be commensurate with the scale of the problems that arise. Half-measures will not accomplish our goals. However, there are budget limitations that cannot be ignored. For this reason, the effectiveness of this budget spending - both current and additional - is vital".