Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held talks with his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Sidorsky
The two Prime Ministers discussed preparations for the upcoming State Council meeting, including current issues of the Union State development, its immediate prospects and analysis of earlier achievements.
"I am convinced that in order to minimise the negative impact of the world crisis on our economies we need effective joint actions. We should make full use of the benefits of integration, encourage mutual trade and strengthen cooperation in production."
"It is essential to confirm mutual commitments to continue fostering the formation of a common economic space and a real customs union."
Based on the results of the meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Union State, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation and Prime Minister Sergei Sidorsky of the Republic of Belarus signed a Plan of Joint Actions of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation to minimize the consequences of the financial crisis, improve the balance of payment parameters, and enhance the conditions for business activities and mutual trade.
Mr Zubkov said the domestic meat output growth rate was encouraging. The past three years saw a growth of 13.5%, including a 6.5% increment in 2008. Poultry production grew by 15%, and pork, by 7%.
Events for 29 january 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Switzerland
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a news conference on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, on January 29, 2009, the second day of his visit to Switzerland, for members of the International Business Council and the International Media Council. He also met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Mongolian President Nambariin Enkhbayar, and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.
Events for 28 january 2009
Prime minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Switzerland
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrived in Switzerland to take part in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
