Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen
"Relations between our countries, including our political ties, regulatory agreements and economic cooperation, have been developing very well recently."
"We are grateful to the Danish Government for giving permission for the construction of the Nord Stream gas transmission system through Danish territorial waters and part of the Danish exclusive economic zone in the Baltic Sea. We greatly appreciate this prompt and sound decision on the part of our colleagues. It is an example of a measured, politically unbiased approach towards energy issues and energy cooperation in Europe."
Mr Putin and Mr Artemyev discussed stiffening penalties for the crime of collusion and enacting of an appropriate law.
Events for 30 october 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the leadership of the United Russia party
“The budget for 2010 focuses on social programmes, with one of its key articles dealing with a large-scale pension reform. We all know a lot about this issue, and have discussed it a lot.”
Events for 29 october 2009
Mr Putin and Mr Shmakov discussed the labour market in Russia, including the issue of creating gainful employment.
