Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Arkhangelsk Region
In course of his working trip to Arkhangelsk Region chaired a meeting on the development of the oil and gas sector of the Russian Federation, met with the Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region Ilya Mikhalchuk and visited the production entity Sevmash in the city of Severodvinsk.
Commenting on the results of the conference to journalists, the First Deputy Prime Minister announced that by June 2009 the officials representing the Government in joint stock companies would be replaced by independent directors.
Commenting on the results of the meeting to journalists, Mr Zubkov also mentioned the issue of meat imports. “Meat covered by quotas must be accepted, but something has to be done about the meat not covered by quotas.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko
The priority directions of the work of the Energy Ministry were discussed during the meeting.
The Commission approved technical regulations for the safety of buildings and structures, the First Deputy Prime Minister told journalists after the meeting.
Addressing the meeting Mr Zubkov recalled that pursuant to the amendments to the Russian laws as of January 1, 2009 the catch must be delivered to the customs territory of the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Khristenko
The steps taken after the meeting on gas turbine engine-building development in Russia were discussed during the meeting. Particularly a whole plan of action has been worked out and its realization has begun.