The agenda concerned Russian-Indian trade and economic relations with an emphasis on the energy dialogue. In particular, the parties exchanged opinions on Indian participation in Project Sakhalin 1 and the prospects for extending Indian corporate participation in mining and processing oil and gas in Russia.
Events for 3 november 2008
Events for 2 november 2008
Events for 1 november 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Culture Minister Alexander Avdeyev and Mariinsky Theatre Artistic Director Valery Gergiev to discuss Mariinsky Theatre reconstruction.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Muammar Qaddafi, the Leader of the Libyan Revolution
"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."
Mr Putin talked to the icon singer at tea table during the break, and thanked her for coming to Russia. "Russians love you," he said as he emphasised unique Russian-French cultural ties.
French singer Mireille Mathieu, whose concert in Moscow Mr Putin and Mr Qaddafi had visited earlier this evening, came to the tent with them.
Events for 31 october 2008
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired an economic meeting
"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."
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reviewed a new official Web page
The official Web site of the Russian Prime Minister, www.premier.gov.ru, is ready for launch. The site is intended for both a general Web audience and for reporters and analysts covering the activities of the Russian Government and the Prime Minister. The Web site was presented to Mr Putin who reviewed the details of this new Internet resource.
