"In the mid-term we shall have to switch over to a new technology level. I mean a closed fuel cycle and commercial fast neutron reactor development. The Targeted Programme Atomic Energy Technologies of the New Generation must meet this challenge. The development of the Programme should be accomplished by November. One of the main demands facing the industry is the observance of safety measures."
The development plans of the region including the work on increasing of the birth rate and the solving of financial questions were discussed during the meeting.
The commission also discussed a draft concept of action on the labour market in 2008-2010. It suggested that the Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development should submit within two months a draft plan for the concept's implementation and that both documents should be considered at one of its future meetings.
He noted positive demographic changes, particularly an increase in the birth rate, progress in rendering high-tech medical aid, and higher salaries for medical workers.
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium
"We have several items to discuss. One of the key items is the production of strategic materials for weapons, military and specialised hardware. We are talking about the production of composite materials, alloy additives, lubricants and special materials. They are indispensable in creating new-generation equipment, in making it competitive, effective and reliable."